意思
A person who speaks their mind bluntly.
文化背景
In traditional Bengali households, indirectness is a sign of culture. A 'thont-kata' person is often the 'black sheep' who breaks this norm. In modern Dhaka or Kolkata offices, 'thont-kata' is becoming a valued trait for 'transparency', though it's still a double-edged sword. Many iconic characters in Bengali literature are 'thont-kata' to show they are incorruptible. In villages, 'thont-kata' can sometimes refer to someone who is quarrelsome, as bluntness often leads to arguments.
Compliment or Insult?
Context is key. If you admire someone's honesty, say it with a smile. If you're annoyed, use a sharper tone.
Avoid with Elders
Never call your grandfather 'ঠোঁটকাটা' directly; it's considered very rude.
意思
A person who speaks their mind bluntly.
Compliment or Insult?
Context is key. If you admire someone's honesty, say it with a smile. If you're annoyed, use a sharper tone.
Avoid with Elders
Never call your grandfather 'ঠোঁটকাটা' directly; it's considered very rude.
The 'Spashto' Alternative
If you are in a job interview, use 'স্পষ্টভাষী' (Spashtobhashi) to describe yourself instead of 'ঠোঁটকাটা'.
自我测试
Choose the best word to complete the sentence.
রহিম খুব ______, সে সবার সামনে সত্যিটা বলে দিল।
The sentence describes someone telling the truth in front of everyone, which fits the definition of 'ঠোঁটকাটা'.
Fill in the blank with the correct idiom.
সে একটু বেশিই ______, তাই অনেকে তাকে অপছন্দ করে।
The context of being disliked for being too direct points to 'ঠোঁটকাটা'.
Match the person to the description.
A person who tells you your dress is ugly while everyone else is praising it.
Telling an unpleasant truth is a classic 'thont-kata' move.
Complete the dialogue.
মা: ওর কথা কিছু মনে করো না। অতিথি: না না, আমি জানি ও খুব ______।
Mothers often apologize for their 'thont-kata' children to guests.
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4 练习রহিম খুব ______, সে সবার সামনে সত্যিটা বলে দিল।
The sentence describes someone telling the truth in front of everyone, which fits the definition of 'ঠোঁটকাটা'.
সে একটু বেশিই ______, তাই অনেকে তাকে অপছন্দ করে।
The context of being disliked for being too direct points to 'ঠোঁটকাটা'.
A person who tells you your dress is ugly while everyone else is praising it.
Telling an unpleasant truth is a classic 'thont-kata' move.
মা: ওর কথা কিছু মনে করো না। অতিথি: না না, আমি জানি ও খুব ______।
Mothers often apologize for their 'thont-kata' children to guests.
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常见问题
6 个问题No, it's not a swear word. It's a descriptive idiom. However, it can be offensive depending on who you say it to.
Yes, it is gender-neutral. 'সে খুব ঠোঁটকাটা' works for everyone.
The opposite would be 'মিষ্টিভাষী' (sweet-spoken) or 'কপট' (hypocritical/sly).
Not necessarily. A 'thont-kata' person can be very kind, they just don't know how to lie.
Yes, it is equally common in both regions.
You say 'আমি একটু ঠোঁটকাটা' (Ami ektu thont-kata).
相关表达
স্পষ্টভাষী
synonymClear-spoken
মুখফোড়
similarOne who speaks out of turn
সোজাসাপ্টা
similarStraightforward
মিষ্টিভাষী
contrastSweet-spoken
এককথা
builds onA person of one word
