Meaning
Feeling intense dislike for something.
Cultural Background
In Bangladesh, 'ghṛṇā' is often used in political slogans to denounce corruption or historical injustices. It is a word that carries significant weight in public discourse. In Kolkata and surrounding areas, the informal 'ghenna' is very common. It's often used to describe physical disgust, like seeing a dirty street. Classic authors like Rabindranath Tagore used 'ghṛṇā' to explore the complexities of human relationships and moral failings. It's often contrasted with 'shroddha' (respect). Younger generations use 'hate' (the English word) or 'ghṛṇā' more casually on social media to talk about things like 'cringe' content or bad movies.
Too Strong for Small Talk
Don't use 'ghṛṇā karā' for things like the weather or a slightly cold coffee; it makes you sound very angry.
The '-ke' Rule
Always remember to add '-ke' to a person's name or pronoun when using this verb. 'Ami tumi ghrinna kori' is wrong; it must be 'Ami tomake ghrinna kori'.
Meaning
Feeling intense dislike for something.
Too Strong for Small Talk
Don't use 'ghṛṇā karā' for things like the weather or a slightly cold coffee; it makes you sound very angry.
The '-ke' Rule
Always remember to add '-ke' to a person's name or pronoun when using this verb. 'Ami tumi ghrinna kori' is wrong; it must be 'Ami tomake ghrinna kori'.
Moral Standing
Hating 'bad things' (like lying) is seen as a sign of good character in Bengali culture.
Informal 'Ghenna'
Use 'ghenna' with friends to sound more like a native speaker when talking about something gross.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'ghṛṇā karā'.
আমি মিথ্যা কথা বলা ____।
Since the subject is 'আমি' (I), the verb must be 'করি' in the present tense.
Which sentence correctly uses the object marker for a person?
Choose the correct sentence:
When hating a person, the objective marker '-কে' (making 'সে' into 'তাকে') is required.
Match the Bengali phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
Ghṛṇā karā is the strongest form of dislike.
Complete the dialogue naturally.
A: তুমি কি করলা খাবে? B: না, আমি এটা ____।
In the context of refusing a food strongly, 'ghṛṇā kori' fits best.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesআমি মিথ্যা কথা বলা ____।
Since the subject is 'আমি' (I), the verb must be 'করি' in the present tense.
Choose the correct sentence:
When hating a person, the objective marker '-কে' (making 'সে' into 'তাকে') is required.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Ghṛṇā karā is the strongest form of dislike.
A: তুমি কি করলা খাবে? B: না, আমি এটা ____।
In the context of refusing a food strongly, 'ghṛṇā kori' fits best.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
14 questionsIt's not 'rude' but it is very strong. It's appropriate for things you truly despise, but use it sparingly for people.
Yes, if you really can't stand the taste or smell. For example, 'Ami mangsho ghrinna kori' (I hate meat).
'Ghṛṇā' is the standard/formal spelling. 'Ghenna' is the colloquial pronunciation used in daily life.
You say 'Ami tomake ghrinna kori'. But be careful, this is very serious!
There isn't a direct single word like 'hater'. You would say 'je ghrinna kore' (one who hates).
Yes, to talk about things you don't tolerate, like 'dishonesty' or 'laziness'.
The opposite is 'bhalobasha' (to love) or 'shroddha kora' (to respect).
Yes, 'ghṛṇā' is a noun. To make it a verb, you almost always need 'kora'.
You can say '[Action] korle amar ghrinna lage' or 'Ami [Action] kora ghrinna kori'.
Very often! Many Bengali songs use it to express heartbreak or social anger.
Yes: 'Ami ei cinema-ta ghrinna kori'.
Yes, it often carries a sense of moral or physical disgust.
That is a regional dialectal variation common in some parts of Bangladesh and West Bengal.
Absolutely. It's very common for things like 'poverty', 'war', or 'racism'.
Related Phrases
অপছন্দ করা
similarTo dislike
ঘেন্না করা
similarTo loathe (informal)
বিদ্বেষ পোষণ করা
specialized formTo harbor animosity
ভালোবাসা
contrastTo love
শ্রদ্ধা করা
contrastTo respect
