Significado
Complimenting the appearance of something.
Contexto cultural
In Kolkata, 'Shundor' is often used in the context of 'Shundarbans', the famous mangrove forest. The name literally means 'Beautiful Forest'. During weddings, guests will use 'Shundor' to describe the 'Gaye Holud' (turmeric ceremony) decorations, which are typically very colorful. Bengali polymath Rabindranath Tagore's songs (Rabindra Sangeet) frequently use 'Shundor' to describe the connection between nature and the soul. It is common to use 'Shundor' to deflect a compliment. If someone says your house is beautiful, you might say 'Apnar mon shundor' (Your heart is beautiful) to be humble.
The 'Is' Rule
Never look for the word 'is' in this sentence. Just say 'This Beautiful' and you are 100% correct in Bengali.
People vs. Things
Be careful! Calling a person 'Eta' (This) can be seen as objectifying them. Use 'Tumi' or 'Apni' instead.
Significado
Complimenting the appearance of something.
The 'Is' Rule
Never look for the word 'is' in this sentence. Just say 'This Beautiful' and you are 100% correct in Bengali.
People vs. Things
Be careful! Calling a person 'Eta' (This) can be seen as objectifying them. Use 'Tumi' or 'Apni' instead.
Add 'Khub'
If you want to sound more like a native, always add 'Khub' (very). Bengalis love to emphasize beauty!
Teste-se
How do you say 'This is very beautiful'?
Select the correct Bengali translation:
The intensifier 'khub' (very) comes before the adjective 'shundor'.
Complete the sentence to say 'The flower is beautiful'.
ফুল___ সুন্দর।
'-টা' is the definite article used to specify 'the flower'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: এই ছবিটা কেমন? B: _________।
When asked 'How is this picture?', the natural response is 'This is beautiful'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You see a beautiful sunset. What do you say?
'Shundor' is used for visual beauty like a sunset.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosSelect the correct Bengali translation:
The intensifier 'khub' (very) comes before the adjective 'shundor'.
ফুল___ সুন্দর।
'-টা' is the definite article used to specify 'the flower'.
A: এই ছবিটা কেমন? B: _________।
When asked 'How is this picture?', the natural response is 'This is beautiful'.
You see a beautiful sunset. What do you say?
'Shundor' is used for visual beauty like a sunset.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
4 perguntasOnly for the look of the food. For taste, use 'Mojadar'.
Bengali adjectives do not change based on gender. It's the same for everything!
The opposite is 'Oshundor' (ugly) or 'Kutsit' (very ugly).
It's better to say 'Babu-ta khub shundor' (The baby is very beautiful).
Frases relacionadas
খুব সুন্দর
specialized formVery beautiful
চমৎকার
synonymWonderful / Excellent
অসুন্দর
contrastUgly / Not beautiful
সুন্দর মন
builds onBeautiful heart/mind
