Significado
Used to introduce or describe positive information.
Contexto cultural
In Kolkata, sharing 'Khushir khobor' almost always leads to a trip to the local 'Mishti-r dokan' (sweet shop). The news is not considered 'official' until a box of Sandesh is opened. In Bangladesh, 'Khushir khobor' is often followed by 'Alhamdulillah' among the Muslim majority, acknowledging divine grace in the positive outcome. In modern offices in Dhaka or IT hubs in Salt Lake, 'Khushir khobor' is used to announce 'Treats'. If you have good news, your colleagues will chant 'Treat! Treat!'. For Bengalis living abroad, 'Khushir khobor' often refers to a family member's visa approval or a visit from back home, carrying a deep sense of nostalgia.
The 'Ekta' Rule
Always use 'ekta' (one/a) before 'khushir khobor' when introducing it. It sounds much more natural.
Expect the Sweet Demand
If you say this to a Bengali friend, be prepared for them to ask for a treat immediately!
Significado
Used to introduce or describe positive information.
The 'Ekta' Rule
Always use 'ekta' (one/a) before 'khushir khobor' when introducing it. It sounds much more natural.
Expect the Sweet Demand
If you say this to a Bengali friend, be prepared for them to ask for a treat immediately!
Avoid Sarcasm
Until you are advanced, avoid using this phrase sarcastically as it can easily be misunderstood as genuine joy at someone's misfortune.
Social Media
Use this as a caption for your success photos to get lots of 'Mashallah' or 'Congratulations' comments.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'Khushi'.
আমার কাছে একটা ______ খবর আছে।
We need the genitive form '-r' to modify the noun 'khobor'.
Which phrase is most appropriate for a wedding announcement?
বন্ধুরা, শোনো! একটা ______ আছে।
A wedding is a joyful event, so 'Khushir khobor' is the perfect fit.
Complete the dialogue.
A: আমি পরীক্ষায় প্রথম হয়েছি! B: বাহ! এটা তো খুব ______!
Being first in an exam is a positive achievement.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You found out your sister is having a baby.
New babies are the quintessential 'Khushir khobor' in Bengali culture.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Levels of Good News
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosআমার কাছে একটা ______ খবর আছে।
We need the genitive form '-r' to modify the noun 'khobor'.
বন্ধুরা, শোনো! একটা ______ আছে।
A wedding is a joyful event, so 'Khushir khobor' is the perfect fit.
A: আমি পরীক্ষায় প্রথম হয়েছি! B: বাহ! এটা তো খুব ______!
Being first in an exam is a positive achievement.
Situation: You found out your sister is having a baby.
New babies are the quintessential 'Khushir khobor' in Bengali culture.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasIt is neutral. You can use it with your parents, your friends, and even your boss in a friendly office.
The '-r' is the possessive marker. It turns 'Happiness' into 'Of Happiness'.
Yes, it is very common to describe a national team's victory as a 'khushir khobor'.
'Sushongbad' is formal/literary; 'Khushir khobor' is conversational/emotional.
Technically no, but culturally it is highly expected in Bengal!
Yes, but it sounds a bit less enthusiastic.
Yes, it is equally common in both regions.
You can say 'Amar kache kono khushir khobor nei'.
In this phrase, yes, it usually acts as an uncountable concept or a single piece of news.
Only if the weather was very bad and finally became good (like rain after a drought).
Frases relacionadas
সুসংবাদ
synonymGood news (formal)
মিষ্টি মুখ
builds onTo eat sweets
দুঃসংবাদ
contrastBad news
খুশির জোয়ার
specialized formA tide of joy
ভালো খবর
similarGood news
