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Tough Meaning in Bengali

The English word Tough is highly versatile. It can be used to describe a difficult exam, a strong piece of metal, or a person who does not give up easily. Because of this, it has two distinct translations in Bengali depending on the context.

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What does 'Tough luck' mean?

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'Tough luck' is an English idiom used to show mild sympathy when someone fails or faces a minor misfortune. It essentially means: খারাপ ভাগ্য (Kharap bhaggo - Bad luck).

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There is a very famous motivational quote in English: 'Tough times never last, but tough people do.' In Bengali, this translates beautifully to: কঠিন সময় দীর্ঘস্থায়ী হয় না, কিন্তু মানসিকভাবে শক্ত মানুষরা টিকে থাকে।

1. Meaning: Difficult / Hard (Situations)

When 'tough' means something is very hard to do, understand, or endure (like a math problem or a bad phase in life).

  • কঠিন (Kothin) / দুঃসাধ্য (Dushshaddho).

Examples:

  • English: The math exam was very tough.
  • Bengali: অঙ্কের পরীক্ষা খুব কঠিন ছিল (Onker porikkha khub kothin chilo).
  • English: They are going through a tough time.
  • Bengali: তারা একটি কঠিন সময়ের মধ্য দিয়ে যাচ্ছে।

2. Meaning: Strong / Unbreakable (Materials or People)

When 'tough' refers to physical strength, durability, or a person who is strict and emotionally strong.

  • শক্ত (Shokto) / কঠোর (Kothor) / মজবুত (Mojbut).

Examples:

  • English: This plastic is very tough; it won't break.
  • Bengali: এই প্লাস্টিক খুব শক্ত; এটা ভাঙবে না (Ei plastic khub shokto).
  • English: He is a tough boss.
  • Bengali: তিনি একজন কঠোর বস (Tini ekjon kothor boss).

Questions and Answers

What does 'Tough luck' mean?+

'Tough luck' is an English idiom used to show mild sympathy when someone fails or faces a minor misfortune. It essentially means: **খারাপ ভাগ্য (Kharap bhaggo - Bad luck)**.

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