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Bengali Vocabulary - Drinks

Hi Bengali learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about different drinks in Bengali. Drinks like tea, coffee, water, and cola are commonly used words in our daily life. In this lesson, we will also learn some interesting facts about Bengali drinks, their origins, and how to order them in a restaurant.

Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: Geography, Seasons, Family & Jobs and Professions.

Refreshing Your Vocabulary

Before we jump into the lesson, let's refresh our Bengali vocabulary by going through some useful phrases:

Bengali	Pronunciation	English
হ্যালো ।	"hello"	Hello.
খবর কেমন? ।	"khabar kemôn?"	How are you?
আমি ভাল ।	"ami bhalo"	I'm fine.
আপনি কেমন আছেন? ।	"apni kemôn achhen?"	How are you?
কেমন চলছে? ।	"kemôn cholchhe?"	How's it going?
ধন্যবাদ ।	"dhonnobad"	Thank you.
স্বাগতম ।	"shagotom"	Welcome.

Great! Now that we have refreshed our Bengali vocabulary, let's move on to the lesson! 😎

Vocabulary

Here are some of the most common drinks and beverages you'll encounter in Bengali:

Bengali	Pronunciation	English
চা	"cha" File:Audio-tea-bn.mp3	Tea
কফি	"kôphi" File:Audio-coffee-bn.mp3	Coffee
পানী	"pani" File:Audio-water-bn.mp3	Water
কোলা	"kôla" File:Audio-cola-bn.mp3	Cola/Soda
চল	"chôl" File:Audio-milk-bn.mp3	Milk
জুস	"jus" File:Audio-juice-bn.mp3	Juice
পান	"pan" File:Audio-betel-leaf-bn.mp3	Betel leaf with nut and spices (chewing tobacco)

Tea Time

Bengalis love their tea, or "cha" as we call it. Tea is an essential part of Bengali culture, and it's a drink that is served throughout the day. We drink our tea with milk, sugar, and spices, and we enjoy it with biscuits, cookies, or fried snacks called "telebhaja."

The custom of drinking tea in Bengal was introduced by the British during their colonial rule. Bengalis quickly embraced the drink, and it became a symbol of hospitality, used to greet guests and visitors. Today, tea has become an integral part of Bengali identity, and it's a drink that is enjoyed by people of all ages.

Here is a dialogue to help you order tea in a restaurant:

• Person 1: আমি একটা চা খাবো। (ami ekta cha khawbo) "I would like to have a cup of tea."
• Waiter: থেকে চা আছে। (thêke cha achhe) "We have tea from the kitchen."

Coffee Culture

While tea is the most popular drink in Bengal, coffee is becoming more and more popular, especially among young people. The word for coffee in Bengali is "kôphi," and it's a drink that is usually consumed in cafes or fast food restaurants.

Unlike tea, coffee is a relatively new addition to Bengali culture, and it was introduced during the 20th century. Today, coffee culture is rapidly growing in Bengal, and we are seeing more and more coffee shops pop up in cities and towns.

Here is a dialogue to help you order coffee in a cafe:

• Person 1: আমি একটা কফি খাবো। (ami ekta kôphi khawbo) "I would like to have a cup of coffee."
• Waiter: কে ব্রান্ডের কফি চান? (ke brander kôphi chan) "Which brand of coffee do you want?"

Water World

Water is an essential part of Bengali life, and it's a drink that is available everywhere. Whether you're at home, in a restaurant, or on the street, you can always find clean water to drink.

In Bengali, water is called "pani," and it's a word that you'll hear often. When you're ordering a meal in a restaurant, you can ask for water by saying "pani den," which means "give me water."

Here is a dialogue to help you order water in a restaurant:

• Person 1: আমি পানি চাই। (ami pani chai) "I want water."
• Waiter: ঠিক আছে । (thik achhe) "Okay."

Conclusion

In this lesson, we learned some common drinks and beverages in Bengali. We explored the origins and cultural significance of tea, coffee, and water in Bengali life. We also learned how to order these drinks in a restaurant or cafe.

Remember, the best way to learn a language is to practice with native speakers. To improve your Bengali vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

সুখ বড় কিছু নয়। (shukh bôrô kichu nôy) "Happiness is not a big thing." So keep practicing and keep learning! 😊

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Having concluded this lesson, consider checking out these related pages: Count to 10, Say Goodbye in Bengali, Food and Drinks & Greetings.

Other Lessons

• Flowers
• Animals
• Geography
• Months of the year
• Greetings
• Count to 10
• How to say Good Bye?
• How to Say Hello and Greetings
• Seasons

Sources

• drinking meaning in Bengali | drinking translation in Bengali ...
• drinks - English & Bengali Online Dictionary & Grammar