গর্ব
gorbo
The English word pride translates to Bengali as গর্ব (gorbo).
গর্ব refers to the quality or state of being proud. To express the sensation of being proud, the phrase গর্বিত বোধ করা (gorbit bodh kora) is commonly used to mean 'to feel proud'.
Meaning: quality or state of being proud, inordinate self-esteem, an unreasonable conceit of one's own superiority in talents, beauty, wealth, rank etc. (noun)
Which one should you use?
While গর্ব can be used for positive pride or achievement, the word অহংকার (ahonkar) is specifically used to describe the negative sense of pride, such as arrogance or conceit.
How do you pronounce it?
gorbo
Did you know?
- When someone expresses গর্ব regarding their children, a listener might respond with a protective gesture or phrase to ward off the 'evil eye', as excessive public pride is sometimes feared to attract bad luck.
- The concept of 'pride' in Bengali culture is often tied to 'honor' (shonman), meaning that individual pride is frequently seen as inseparable from family or community reputation.
- While গর্ব can be a positive feeling, the related word অহংকার is often used in Bengali spiritual and philosophical texts to describe the 'ego' that prevents one from reaching enlightenment.
Examples in context
- আমি আমার পরিবারের জন্য গর্ববোধ করিI take pride in my family.
- তার খুব গর্ব আছে।tar khub gorbo ache.He has a lot of pride.
- অতিরিক্ত গর্ব মানুষের জন্য ভালো নয়।otirikto gorbo manusher jonno bhalo noy.Too much pride is not good for a person.
- তার এই গর্ব দেখে আমি অবাক হই।tar ei gorbo dekhe ami obak hoi.I am surprised to see his pride.
Example conversation
Tania and Akash are discussing a mutual acquaintance.
- আকাশ Akashসে খুব মেধাবী, কিন্তু তার অনেক গর্ব।se khub medhabi, kintu tar onek gorbo.He is very talented, but he has a lot of pride.
- তানিয়া Taniaআমিও এটা খেয়াল করেছি।amio eta kheyal korechi.I noticed that too.
- আকাশ Akashতার গর্ব মানুষকে দূরে সরিয়ে দেয়।tar gorbo manushke dure soriye dey.His pride pushes people away.
- তানিয়া Taniaএকদম ঠিক বলেছ, আকাশ।ekdom thik bolecho, akash.You are absolutely right, Akash.
