Significado
Feeling satisfaction in achievements
Contexto cultural
Pride in the Bengali language is a cornerstone of national identity. The 'Language Martyrs' Day' (February 21st) is a day when 'গর্ব করা' is used to honor those who died for the language. Cultural and literary achievements (like those of Rabindranath Tagore) are major sources of collective pride. Bengalis often 'গর্ব করে' about their intellectual heritage. Second-generation Bengalis in the UK or USA often use this phrase to reconnect with their roots, expressing pride in their dual identity. In villages, a good harvest or a child getting a government job is a matter of immense 'গর্ব' for the entire community, not just the family.
The 'Niye' Rule
Always remember to use 'niye' after the person you are proud of. 'I proud you' doesn't work in Bengali!
Self-Pride
Be careful when saying 'I am proud of myself' (আমি নিজেকে নিয়ে গর্ব করি). While correct, in Bengali culture, it's often better to let others say it about you to stay modest.
Significado
Feeling satisfaction in achievements
The 'Niye' Rule
Always remember to use 'niye' after the person you are proud of. 'I proud you' doesn't work in Bengali!
Self-Pride
Be careful when saying 'I am proud of myself' (আমি নিজেকে নিয়ে গর্ব করি). While correct, in Bengali culture, it's often better to let others say it about you to stay modest.
Formal Alternative
In a job interview, use 'গর্বিত' (Gorbito) instead of 'গর্ব করি'. It sounds more professional.
Teste-se
Fill in the blank with the correct postposition.
আমি আমার বোন___ নিয়ে গর্ব করি।
When taking pride in a person, the object marker '-কে' is required before 'নিয়ে'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'I am proud of my country'?
Choose the correct sentence:
The structure 'Object + niye + Gorbo kora' is the standard pattern.
Match the Bengali phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the key variations of the concept of pride in Bengali.
Complete the dialogue.
A: আমি পরীক্ষায় প্রথম হয়েছি। B: বাহ! আমি তোমাকে ____ গর্ব করি।
'তোমাকে নিয়ে গর্ব করি' is the most common way to congratulate someone.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Gorbo vs Ahonkar
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosআমি আমার বোন___ নিয়ে গর্ব করি।
When taking pride in a person, the object marker '-কে' is required before 'নিয়ে'.
Choose the correct sentence:
The structure 'Object + niye + Gorbo kora' is the standard pattern.
Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:
These are the key variations of the concept of pride in Bengali.
A: আমি পরীক্ষায় প্রথম হয়েছি। B: বাহ! আমি তোমাকে ____ গর্ব করি।
'তোমাকে নিয়ে গর্ব করি' is the most common way to congratulate someone.
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Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes, if used in a context of boasting about wealth or status, it can imply vanity, though 'অহংকার করা' is more common for that.
গর্ব (Gorbo) is generally positive pride (e.g., in a child's success). অহংকার (Ahonkar) is negative pride or arrogance.
You say 'তুমি আমাকে গর্বিত করেছ' (Tumi amake gorbito korecho).
Yes, it is perfectly fine to say 'আমি আমার কাজ নিয়ে গর্ব করি' to show professional dedication.
Yes, it is equally common and used in the same way in both regions.
Use '-কে নিয়ে' (ke niye) for people and '-নিয়ে' (niye) for objects or concepts.
Absolutely! 'আমি আমার প্রিয় দল নিয়ে গর্ব করি' is very common.
No, 'গর্বিত' is an adjective. You use it with the verb 'হওয়া' (to be) or 'করা' (to make).
You can say 'আমি গর্ব করি না' or 'আমি অহংকার করি না'.
The opposite would be 'লজ্জা পাওয়া' (to feel ashamed) or 'লজ্জিত হওয়া'.
Frases relacionadas
অহংকার করা
contrastTo be arrogant or vain.
গর্বিত হওয়া
similarTo be proud.
মাথা উঁচু করা
idiomTo hold one's head high.
বুক ফুলিয়ে চলা
idiomTo walk with a puffed-out chest.
