Signification
Passing time in a specific way.
Contexte culturel
In Kolkata, 'Somoy Katano' often involves 'Rock-er Adda'—sitting on the elevated porches of old houses and chatting for hours. During Eid or other festivals, 'Somoy Katano' with extended family in one's ancestral village (desher bari) is a vital cultural practice. For Bengalis living abroad, weekend potlucks are the primary way to 'spend time' and maintain cultural roots. Time is often spent in the 'Baithak-khana' (sitting room) or under large trees in the center of the village.
Use with 'Sathe'
When spending time with someone, always use the word 'sathe' (with). Example: 'Bondhur sathe somoy katano'.
Retroflex 'T'
Make sure to pronounce the 't' in 'Katano' with your tongue touching the roof of your mouth, or it might sound like a different word.
Signification
Passing time in a specific way.
Use with 'Sathe'
When spending time with someone, always use the word 'sathe' (with). Example: 'Bondhur sathe somoy katano'.
Retroflex 'T'
Make sure to pronounce the 't' in 'Katano' with your tongue touching the roof of your mouth, or it might sound like a different word.
Adda vs. Katano
If you want to sound like a local, use 'Adda dewa' for social chats and 'Somoy katano' for everything else.
Quality over Quantity
In Bengali culture, asking 'How did you spend your time?' is a common way to show care and interest in someone's well-being.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'Katano'.
আমি গতকাল বন্ধুদের সাথে খুব ভালো সময় ______।
The sentence uses 'গতকাল' (yesterday), so the past tense 'কাটালাম' is required.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the natural Bengali sentence:
'Somoy katachhi' is the natural way to say you are spending time somewhere.
Complete the dialogue.
A: তুমি ছুটিতে কি করবে? B: আমি গ্রামে পরিবারের সাথে ______।
The question asks about the future ('ki korbe'), so the answer must be in the future tense.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Match 'Somoy Noshto Kora' and 'Somoy Katano'.
'Noshto kora' implies waste, while 'Katano' is neutral or positive.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Katano vs. Khoroch Kora
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesআমি গতকাল বন্ধুদের সাথে খুব ভালো সময় ______।
The sentence uses 'গতকাল' (yesterday), so the past tense 'কাটালাম' is required.
Choose the natural Bengali sentence:
'Somoy katachhi' is the natural way to say you are spending time somewhere.
A: তুমি ছুটিতে কি করবে? B: আমি গ্রামে পরিবারের সাথে ______।
The question asks about the future ('ki korbe'), so the answer must be in the future tense.
Match 'Somoy Noshto Kora' and 'Somoy Katano'.
'Noshto kora' implies waste, while 'Katano' is neutral or positive.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, you can say 'Ami office-e somoy katai', but it might imply you are just passing time. 'Ami office-e kaj kori' is better for actual working.
It is neutral. For a very formal letter, use 'Somoy otibahito kora'.
There isn't a direct opposite, but 'Somoy katche na' (time isn't passing) is used for boredom.
Yes, 'Ami amar kukur-er sathe somoy katai' (I spend time with my dog) is perfectly fine.
No, it is neutral. You can spend time in a hospital or in a boring meeting too.
Use 'Ami onek somoy katiyechhi'.
Yes, 'Timepass' is a very common Hinglish/Bengali loanword used informally, but 'Somoy Katano' is the proper phrase.
Absolutely. 'Amra pahare bhalo somoy katiyechhi' is perfect.
'Katano' is the causative form (to make time pass), which is used when a person is the subject.
Yes, 'Rat katano' is used for spending the night somewhere.
Expressions liées
সময় নষ্ট করা
contrastTo waste time
সময় দেওয়া
similarTo give time
আড্ডা দেওয়া
specialized formTo chat idly
দিন কাটানো
similarTo spend days/live
সময় কাটছে না
contrastTime isn't passing
