Significado
Someone who hides their true character.
Contexto cultural
In Kolkata's intellectual circles, 'Bornochora' is often used to describe 'Bhadrolok' (gentlemen) who pretend to be progressive but hold conservative or selfish views. In rural Bangladesh, the term is frequently used in the context of land disputes or village politics where someone might act as a mediator but secretly favor one side. Famous authors like Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay and Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay used this term to describe the complex moral failings of the 19th-century middle class. There is a deep-seated belief that nature provides signs of deception. Just as a 'Bornochora Am' (mango) tricks the eye, a 'Bornochora' person tricks the heart.
Think of the Mango
Remember the 'Bornochora Am'—the mango that looks green but is sweet. It helps you remember the 'hidden' aspect.
Don't use it for introverts
Calling a shy person 'bornochora' is very offensive as it implies they are intentionally lying.
Significado
Someone who hides their true character.
Think of the Mango
Remember the 'Bornochora Am'—the mango that looks green but is sweet. It helps you remember the 'hidden' aspect.
Don't use it for introverts
Calling a shy person 'bornochora' is very offensive as it implies they are intentionally lying.
Use with 'Asto'
Pair it with 'Asto' (whole/complete) to say 'Asto Bornochora' for extra emphasis on how fake someone is.
Teste-se
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'Bornochora'.
সে সবার সামনে খুব ভালো সাজে, কিন্তু আসলে সে একটা ______ লোক।
The sentence describes someone who 'acts good' but is actually something else, which fits 'Bornochora'.
Which situation best describes a 'Bornochora'?
নিচের কোন ব্যক্তিটি বর্ণচোরা?
Hypocrisy and hidden malice are the core of being a 'Bornochora'.
Match the Bengali phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the following:
These are synonyms and antonyms related to the concept.
Complete the dialogue.
রহিম: সুমনের ওপর কি ভরসা করা যায়? করিম: একদম না! ও একটা ______।
The context 'একদম না' (Not at all) suggests a negative trait is needed.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Bornochora vs. Shorol
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosসে সবার সামনে খুব ভালো সাজে, কিন্তু আসলে সে একটা ______ লোক।
The sentence describes someone who 'acts good' but is actually something else, which fits 'Bornochora'.
নিচের কোন ব্যক্তিটি বর্ণচোরা?
Hypocrisy and hidden malice are the core of being a 'Bornochora'.
Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:
These are synonyms and antonyms related to the concept.
রহিম: সুমনের ওপর কি ভরসা করা যায়? করিম: একদম না! ও একটা ______।
The context 'একদম না' (Not at all) suggests a negative trait is needed.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasNo, it is a standard idiom. However, it is informal and can be insulting depending on the tone.
Yes, it is gender-neutral. You can use it for anyone.
95% of the time, yes. Occasionally it's used for someone with hidden talents, but that's rare.
The opposite is 'Shorol' (simple/sincere) or 'Khola-mela' (open/transparent).
Only if you are prepared to seriously insult someone. It's better to use 'unreliable' or 'non-transparent' in professional settings.
Yes, 'Chora' comes from the same root, implying they are 'stealing' or hiding their true self.
You can say 'সে একটা বর্ণচোরা' (He is a bornochora) or 'সে একটা বহুরূপী' (He is a bohurupi).
Yes, many folk and modern songs use it to describe betrayal in love or society.
Usually no, as children are seen as 'Shorol' (simple). It would sound very harsh.
Historically, 'Borno' can mean caste, but in this idiom, it strictly refers to 'color' or 'outward appearance'.
Frases relacionadas
মুখোশধারী
synonymOne who wears a mask.
কপটচারী
synonymA practitioner of deceit.
সরলমনা
contrastSimple-minded/Sincere.
বহুরূপী
similarOne with many forms/Chameleon.
