Significado
Asking someone to be quiet or brief.
Contexto cultural
In Kolkata, 'Adda' culture is huge. Telling someone 'beshi kotha bolo na' during an Adda is often a sign of intimacy and comfort, rather than a real insult. In rural Bangladesh, silence is often equated with modesty (shomjom). A young person talking too much in front of elders is often corrected with this phrase or a harsher version. In modern offices, this phrase is rarely used directly. Instead, people use 'Let's stick to the point' in English, as the Bengali phrase sounds too personal. Villains in old Bengali movies often use this phrase to silence the hero, making it a trope for 'oppression' in certain contexts.
Tone Matters
If you say this with a smile, it's a joke. If you say it with a frown, it's a fight. Be careful!
The 'Tui' Factor
If you want to sound like a native with your best friend, use 'Beshi kotha bolish na' instead.
Significado
Asking someone to be quiet or brief.
Tone Matters
If you say this with a smile, it's a joke. If you say it with a frown, it's a fight. Be careful!
The 'Tui' Factor
If you want to sound like a native with your best friend, use 'Beshi kotha bolish na' instead.
Silence is Golden
In Bengali culture, being a good listener is often more respected than being a loud talker.
Teste-se
Which is the correct way to tell a friend not to talk too much?
Choose the correct sentence:
Option B follows the correct word order and uses the imperative 'na'.
Match the phrase variation to the person you are speaking to.
Who would you say 'Beshi kotha bolben na' to?
The 'bolben' form is formal, used for strangers or people you don't know well.
Complete the sentence with the correct word for 'too much'.
অকারণে ____ কথা বলো না।
'Beshi' is the standard word used in this idiom.
Complete the dialogue.
A: জানো, কালকে আমি কী খেয়েছি? প্রথমে বিরিয়ানি, তারপর মিষ্টি, তারপর... B: উফ! থামো তো, ____।
The context of 'Ugh! Stop it' requires the negative command.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosChoose the correct sentence:
Option B follows the correct word order and uses the imperative 'na'.
Who would you say 'Beshi kotha bolben na' to?
The 'bolben' form is formal, used for strangers or people you don't know well.
অকারণে ____ কথা বলো না।
'Beshi' is the standard word used in this idiom.
A: জানো, কালকে আমি কী খেয়েছি? প্রথমে বিরিয়ানি, তারপর মিষ্টি, তারপর... B: উফ! থামো তো, ____।
The context of 'Ugh! Stop it' requires the negative command.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasIt depends on the relationship. With friends, it's common. With elders, it's very rude.
No. Use 'Let's stay on topic' or 'Please be brief' in English or formal Bengali.
'Beshi kotha' is about quantity; 'Bokbok' is about the annoying quality of the talk.
You don't. You wait for them to finish or say 'Apnar kotha bujhte perechi' (I have understood your point).
In Bengali, the negative particle follows the verb in imperative sentences.
Yes, just 'Chup!' (Quiet!) or 'Bas!' (Enough!).
Yes, parents use it very frequently with their children.
Say 'Tumi beshi kotha bolo.' (Notice there is no 'na').
'Onek' means 'many/a lot'. 'Beshi' means 'more/too much'. In this phrase, 'beshi' is the idiom.
Yes, Hindi has 'Zyada baat mat karo,' which is a direct parallel.
Frases relacionadas
বকবক করো না
synonymDon't chatter/babble.
চুপ করো
similarBe quiet.
কথা কমান
specialized formReduce your talking.
ফালতু কথা বলো না
builds onDon't talk nonsense.
