B1 Idiom ニュートラル

রুই কাতলা

রই কতল

Influential people

意味

The big shots or powerful individuals.

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文化的背景

In Kolkata, 'Rui-Katla' is often used in political rallies to criticize the ruling elite or opposition leaders. In Bangladesh, the term is frequently seen in newspaper headlines regarding bank loan defaulters or high-level corruption. Serving a whole Rui or Katla fish head (Muri Ghonto) to a guest is a sign that they are considered a 'Rui-Katla' or a very important person in the family. In villages, the owner of the biggest pond is often called the 'Rui-Katla' of the village, literally and figuratively.

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Use with 'Chunoputi'

For maximum impact, use 'Rui-Katla' and 'Chunoputi' in the same sentence to show contrast.

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Not for physical size

Never use this to call someone 'fat'. It will be misunderstood and could be offensive.

意味

The big shots or powerful individuals.

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Use with 'Chunoputi'

For maximum impact, use 'Rui-Katla' and 'Chunoputi' in the same sentence to show contrast.

⚠️

Not for physical size

Never use this to call someone 'fat'. It will be misunderstood and could be offensive.

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The 'Fish' Logic

Remember that in Bengali, fish metaphors are almost always about social status or character traits.

自分をテスト

Fill in the blank with the correct idiom.

পুলিশ চোরটাকে ধরলেও আসল ______ এখনো বাইরে ঘুরে বেড়াচ্ছে।

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: রুই-কাতলা

The sentence implies that while a small thief was caught, the 'big shots' are still free.

Which of these best describes a 'Rui-Katla'?

একজন রুই-কাতলা মানুষ বলতে কী বোঝায়?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: যিনি সমাজে খুব প্রভাবশালী ও শক্তিশালী

The idiom refers to social and political influence, not physical traits or hobbies.

Match the situation to the correct use of the idiom.

When would you most likely use 'Rui-Katla'?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Discussing why a wealthy businessman wasn't arrested

It is used to describe powerful people who might be above the law.

Complete the dialogue.

রাহুল: এই পার্টিতে তো অনেক ভিআইপি এসেছে। সোহেল: হ্যাঁ, শহরের সব ______ আজ এখানে।

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: রুই-কাতলারা

VIPs are synonymous with 'Rui-Katla' in this social context.

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練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the blank with the correct idiom. Fill Blank B1

পুলিশ চোরটাকে ধরলেও আসল ______ এখনো বাইরে ঘুরে বেড়াচ্ছে।

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: রুই-কাতলা

The sentence implies that while a small thief was caught, the 'big shots' are still free.

Which of these best describes a 'Rui-Katla'? Choose A2

একজন রুই-কাতলা মানুষ বলতে কী বোঝায়?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: যিনি সমাজে খুব প্রভাবশালী ও শক্তিশালী

The idiom refers to social and political influence, not physical traits or hobbies.

Match the situation to the correct use of the idiom. situation_matching B1

When would you most likely use 'Rui-Katla'?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Discussing why a wealthy businessman wasn't arrested

It is used to describe powerful people who might be above the law.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

রাহুল: এই পার্টিতে তো অনেক ভিআইপি এসেছে। সোহেল: হ্যাঁ, শহরের সব ______ আজ এখানে।

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: রুই-কাতলারা

VIPs are synonymous with 'Rui-Katla' in this social context.

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よくある質問

10 問

Yes, you can say 'সে একজন রুই-কাতলা' (He is a big shot), but it is more commonly used to refer to a group or a class of people.

Not necessarily. It can be neutral, but it often carries a hint of sarcasm or criticism depending on the tone.

Rui-Katla is generally about status and power. Raghab Boal implies someone is a 'predator' or corrupt.

No, it's too idiomatic. Use 'influential leaders' or 'senior management' instead.

Yes, it is equally common and understood in both regions.

No, the idiom is gender-neutral.

No, the idiom is fixed as 'Rui-Katla'. Saying just one doesn't carry the same idiomatic weight.

It's more of a colloquial idiom than 'slang'. It's used in newspapers, which slang usually isn't.

Add '-রা' to get 'রুই-কাতলারা'.

Because they are the most common 'large' fish found in almost every Bengali pond.

関連フレーズ

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চুনোপুঁটি

contrast

Small fry / Unimportant people

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রাঘব বোয়াল

similar

A powerful and greedy person

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ঘাগু

similar

Experienced/Cunning person

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মাথা

specialized form

The head/leader

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বড় লোক

similar

Rich person

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