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Welcome to our lesson on '''Bengali Plurals'''! Understanding how to form plurals is crucial for effective communication in Bengali, as it allows you to express quantity and engage in conversations about more than one item. In this lesson, we will explore the rules for forming plurals, provide numerous examples to clarify these rules, and give you practical exercises to apply what you've learned.
Plurals in Bengali can be a little tricky at first, especially since they don't always follow the same rules as in English. However, once you grasp the basics, you'll find that using them becomes second nature.
'''Outline of the Lesson:'''
1. Introduction to Plurals
2. Rules for Forming Plurals
3. Examples of Plurals
4. Practice Exercises


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5. Conclusion


Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/bengali Bengali] learners! 😊<br>
Let's dive in!
In this lesson, we will be learning about plurals in Bengali. Knowing how to form plurals is important when communicating with native speakers. We will also learn some cultural information along the way. So, let's get started!  


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== Introduction ==
=== Introduction to Plurals ===
 
In Bengali, nouns can change form to indicate that there is more than one of something. This change is known as forming the plural. Plurals in Bengali are typically formed by adding specific suffixes to the singular form of a noun.
 
The importance of understanding plurals cannot be overstated; they are essential for clear and effective communication. Whether you're talking about multiple people, things, or concepts, knowing how to use plurals correctly will greatly enhance your conversational skills.
 
=== Rules for Forming Plurals ===
 
There are several rules for forming plurals in Bengali, and we will explore the most common ones:
 
==== General Rule: Adding "গণ" (gôṇ) ====
 
For many nouns, especially those that refer to people or animate objects, you can form the plural by adding "গণ" (gôṇ) after the noun.
 
Example:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Bengali !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| শিক্ষকগণ || shikkhokgôṇ || teachers
 
|-
 
| ছাত্রগণ || chhatragôṇ || students
 
|-
 
| বন্ধুগণ || bondhugôṇ || friends
 
|}
 
==== Rule for Nouns Ending in a Vowel ====
 
For some nouns that end in a vowel, you can form the plural by adding "রা" (rā).
 
Example:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Bengali !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| বই || boi || book
 
|-
 
| বইরা || boirā || books
 
|-
 
| ছেলে || chhele || boy
 
|-
 
| ছেলেরা || chhelerā || boys
 
|}
 
==== Rule for Nouns Ending in a Consonant ====
 
For nouns that end with a consonant, you can often add "গুলো" (gulō) to form the plural.
 
Example:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Bengali !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| পেন || pen || pen
 
|-
 
| পেনগুলো || pengulō || pens
 
|-
 
| ঘর || ghor || house
 
|-
 
| ঘরগুলো || ghorgulō || houses
 
|}
 
==== Irregular Plurals ====
 
Some nouns have irregular plural forms that do not follow the standard rules. These must be memorized.
 
Example:
 
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! Bengali !! Pronunciation !! English
 
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| মানুষ || manush || person
 
|-
 
| মানুষজন || manushjôn || people
 
|-
 
| হাতি || hāti || elephant
 
|-
 
| হাতিগণ || hātigôṇ || elephants
 
|}
 
=== Examples of Plurals ===
 
Let's look at more examples to further illustrate how plurals are formed in Bengali.


Plurals are an important aspect of any language. The rules for plurals vary from language to language, and Bengali is no different. In Bengali, forming plurals is relatively easy once you understand the rules. Plurals are used to refer to more than one of something and are important when making requests or stating preferences.
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! Bengali !! Pronunciation !! English


<span link>Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson: [[Language/Bengali/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]], [[Language/Bengali/Grammar/Question-Formation|Question Formation]] & [[Language/Bengali/Grammar/Temporal-Prepositions|Temporal Prepositions]].</span>
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== Regular Plurals ==


Most Bengali nouns form their plurals simply by adding the suffix -গুলি (-guli) to the singular form of the noun. For example the word পতাকা (pôtaka, 'book') becomes পতাকাগুলি (pôtakaguli, 'books') in plural form.
| ফুল || phul || flower


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  <tr>
    <th>Bengali</th>
    <th>Pronunciation</th>
    <th>English</th>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>সেবা</td>
    <td>sheba</td>
    <td>service</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>সেবাগুলি</td>
    <td>shebaguli</td>
    <td>services</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>ফুল</td>
    <td>phul</td>
    <td>flower</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>ফুলগুলি</td>
    <td>phulguli</td>
    <td>flowers</td>
  </tr>
</table>


== Irregular Plurals ==
| ফুলগুলো || phulgulō || flowers


There are some irregular plurals in Bengali that do not follow the rule of adding -গুলি (-guli) to the singular form of the noun. Here are some examples:
|-


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| গাড়ি || gāṛi || car
  <tr>
    <th>Bengali</th>
    <th>Pronunciation</th>
    <th>English</th>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>লোক</td>
    <td>lok</td>
    <td>person/people</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>ভাই</td>
    <td>bhai</td>
    <td>brother/brothers</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>বোন</td>
    <td>bon</td>
    <td>sister/sisters</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>শিশু</td>
    <td>shishu</td>
    <td>child/children</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>গরু</td>
    <td>goru</td>
    <td>cow/cattle</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>ঘোড়া</td>
    <td>ghora</td>
    <td>horse/horses</td>
  </tr>
</table>


== Counting in Bengali ==
|-


Before we dive into the more complex grammar rules related to plurals, let's take a moment to look at counting in Bengali. Knowing how to count in Bengali will be very useful when we start forming plurals.
| গাড়িগুলো || gāṛigulō || cars


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|-
  <tr>
    <th>Bengali</th>
    <th>Transliteration</th>
    <th>English</th>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>শুন্য</td>
    <td>shunno</td>
    <td>zero</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>এক</td>
    <td>ek</td>
    <td>one</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>দুই</td>
    <td>dui</td>
    <td>two</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>তিন</td>
    <td>tin</td>
    <td>three</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>চার</td>
    <td>char</td>
    <td>four</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>পাঁচ</td>
    <td>pach</td>
    <td>five</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>ছয়</td>
    <td>shoy</td>
    <td>six</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>সাত</td>
    <td>shat</td>
    <td>seven</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>আট</td>
    <td>at</td>
    <td>eight</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>নয়</td>
    <td>nôy</td>
    <td>nine</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>দশ</td>
    <td>dosh</td>
    <td>ten</td>
  </tr>
</table>


== Changing Vowels and Consonants ==
| পাখি || pākhi || bird


Not all Bengali nouns form their plurals by simply adding -গুলি (-guli) at the end. Some require a change in the vowels of the noun, while others require a change in consonants. Here are some examples:
|-


=== Changing Vowels ===
| পাখিগুলো || pākhi gulō || birds


When the vowel of the noun changes, the plural form is formed by adding -গুলো (-gulo) at the end of the plural word. This is similar to adding -গুলি (-guli) but with a different vowel sound.
|-


Person 1: আমি একটি হলুদ ফল খাই। (ami ekṭi holud fol khai, "I eat a yellow fruit.")
| সিনেমা || sinemā || movie
Person 2: আপনি কতগুলো হলুদ ফল খাইছেন? (apni kotgulo holud fol khaichen?, "How many yellow fruits do you eat?")


<table class="wikitable">
|-
  <tr>
    <th>Bengali</th>
    <th>Pronunciation</th>
    <th>English</th>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>গর্ত (gôrt)</td>
    <td>garte</td>
    <td>pit</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>গর্তগুলো (gôrtgulo)</td>
    <td>gartegulo</td>
    <td>pits</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>কুকুর (kukur)</td>
    <td>kukur</td>
    <td>dog</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>কুকুরগুলো (kukurgulo)</td>
    <td>kukurgulo</td>
    <td>dogs</td>
  </tr>
</table>


=== Changing Consonants ===
| সিনেমাগুলো || sinemā gulō || movies


In some cases, the consonant in the noun changes in the plural form. This is often the case with words that end in -টি (-ṭi), -ডি (-ḍi), -দি (-di), -পি (-pi) -ং (-ng), -শ (sh), -ষ (sh), -ক (k), and -ত (t).
|-


Person 1: আমি একটি কলম লিখছি। (ami ekṭi kolom likhchi, "I am writing a pen.")
| বই || boi || book
Person 2: আপনি কতটি কলম লিখছেন? (apni kotṭi kolom likhchen?, "How many pens are you writing?")


<table class="wikitable">
|-
  <tr>
    <th>Bengali</th>
    <th>Pronunciation</th>
    <th>English</th>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>গাছ (gachh)</td>
    <td>gachh</td>
    <td>tree</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>গাছগুলো (gachhgulo)</td>
    <td>gachhgulo</td>
    <td>trees</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>হাত (hat)</td>
    <td>hat</td>
    <td>hand</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>হাতগুলো (hatgulo)</td>
    <td>hatgulo</td>
    <td>hands</td>
  </tr>
</table>


== Cultural Tips ==
| বইগুলো || boigulō || books


Bengali is a language that is very rich in culture and tradition. In Bengali culture, using the plural form of a word can sometimes be seen as a sign of respect. For example, when speaking with elders or addressing a group of people, it is common to use the plural form of a noun instead of the singular.
|-


== Practice Dialogue ==
| গাছ || gāch || tree


Person 1: আমি দুটি কলম কিনতে চাই। (ami duiti kolom kinote chai, "I want to buy two pens.")
|-
Person 2: হ্যাঁ, কলমগুলো কোথায়? (hyan, kolomgulo kothay?, "Yes, where are the pens?")
Person 1: ওদের বাম পাশে আছে। (oder bam pase ache, "They are on their left.")
Person 2: মুহূর্ত, আমি দেখে আসি। (muhurt, ami dekhe asi, "One moment, let me check.")
Person 2: হ্যাঁ, দুটি কলম আছে। (hyan, duiti kolom ache, "Yes, there are two pens.")


== Conclusion ==
| গাছগুলো || gāchgulō || trees


Forming plurals in Bengali is relatively easy. Most Bengali nouns form their plurals by adding -গুলি (-guli) to the singular form of the noun. There are some irregular plurals that are exceptions to this rule. Counting in Bengali is also important when forming plurals. Remember that in Bengali culture, using the plural form of a word can sometimes show respect. Keep practicing with native speakers to improve your skills!
|-


➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.<br>
| কুকুর || kukur || dog
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==Sources==
 
* [https://www.pinterest.com/pin/153474299779649620/ English Grammar with Bengali: Number | Plural words, Plurals ...]
| কুকুরগুলো || kukurgulō || dogs
 
|-
 
| মাছ || māch || fish
 
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| মাছগুলো || māchgulō || fish (plural)
 
|-
 
| রাস্তা || rāstā || road
 
|-
 
| রাস্তাগুলো || rāstagulō || roads
 
|}
 
=== Practice Exercises ===
 
To solidify your understanding of Bengali plurals, here are some exercises for you to practice.
 
1. '''Exercise 1: Form Plurals'''
 
Convert the following singular nouns into their plural forms.
 
* বই (boi)
 
* ছেলে (chhele)
 
* পেন (pen)
 
'''Solution:'''
 
* বই -> বইগুলো (boigulō)
 
* ছেলে -> ছেলেরা (chhelerā)
 
* পেন -> পেনগুলো (pengulō)
 
2. '''Exercise 2: Identify the Correct Plural Form'''
 
Choose the correct plural form for the following nouns.
 
* গাছ (gāch)
 
a) গাছগণ
 
b) গাছগুলো
 
* পাখি (pākhi)
 
a) পাখিগণ
 
b) পাখিগুলো
 
'''Solution:'''
 
* গাছ -> গাছগুলো (b)
 
* পাখি -> পাখিগুলো (b)
 
3. '''Exercise 3: Fill in the Blanks'''
 
Complete the sentences with the correct plural form.
 
* আমার ____ (ছেলে) খেলছে। (My ____ (boys) are playing.)
 
* তারা ____ (ছাত্র) পড়ছে। (They are studying ____ (students).)
 
'''Solution:'''
 
* আমার ছেলেরা (chhelerā) খেলছে।
 
* তারা ছাত্রগণ (chhatragôṇ) পড়ছে।
 
4. '''Exercise 4: Translate to Bengali'''
 
Translate the following sentences into Bengali.
 
* The flowers are beautiful.
 
* The dogs are barking.
 
'''Solution:'''
 
* ফুলগুলো সুন্দর। (Phulgulō sundar.)
 
* কুকুরগুলো ডাকার করছে। (Kukurgulō ḍākar korchē.)
 
5. '''Exercise 5: Plural Quiz'''
 
Write the plural form for these nouns:
 
* মানুষ (manush)
 
* হাতি (hāti)
 
'''Solution:'''
 
* মানুষ -> মানুষজন (manushjôn)
 
* হাতি -> হাতিগণ (hātigôṇ)
 
6. '''Exercise 6: Match the Singular with Plural'''
 
Match the singular nouns with their plural forms.
 
a) বই
 
b) গাড়ি
 
c) ঘর
 
d) মাছ
 
1) মাছগুলো
 
2) গাড়িগুলো
 
3) বইগুলো
 
4) ঘরগুলো
 
'''Solution:'''
 
* a-3, b-2, c-4, d-1
 
7. '''Exercise 7: Create Sentences'''
 
Use the following plural nouns to create sentences.
 
* পাখি (pākhi)
 
* গাছ (gāch)
 
'''Solution:'''
 
* পাখিগুলো গান গাইছে। (The birds are singing.)
 
* গাছগুলো সবুজ। (The trees are green.)
 
8. '''Exercise 8: Correct the Mistakes'''
 
Find and correct the mistakes in the following sentences:
 
* আমি পেনগুলো কিনেছি। (I bought the pens.)
 
* তারা ছাত্রগণ পড়ছে। (They are studying the students.)
 
'''Solution:'''
 
* Correct sentence: আমি পেন কিনেছি। (I bought the pen.)
 
* Correct sentence: তারা ছাত্র পড়ছে। (They are studying the students.)
 
9. '''Exercise 9: Plural Formation Challenge'''
 
Create the plural form for the following nouns:
 
* রাস্তা (rāstā)
 
* সিনেমা (sinemā)
 
'''Solution:'''
 
* রাস্তা -> রাস্তাগুলো (rāstagulō)
 
* সিনেমা -> সিনেমাগুলো (sinemā gulō)
 
10. '''Exercise 10: Write a Short Paragraph'''
 
Write a short paragraph using at least five different plural nouns.
 
'''Sample Solution:'''
 
"বাড়িগুলো শহরে খুব সুন্দর। সেখানে অনেক গাছ এবং ফুলগুলো রয়েছে। মানুষেরা সেখানে খেলা করছে।"
 
=== Conclusion ===
 
Congratulations! You've learned how to form plurals in Bengali, a vital skill for communicating effectively. Plurals allow you to express yourself more clearly and engage in richer conversations.  


Keep practicing with the exercises provided, and don't hesitate to revisit this lesson whenever you need a refresher. Remember, practice makes perfect!


<span link>Now that you've completed this lesson, don't stop learning! Check out these related topics: [[Language/Bengali/Grammar/Adverbial-Phrases|Bengali Grammar → Adverbs → Adverbial Phrases]], [[Language/Bengali/Grammar/Nouns|Nouns]] & [[Language/Bengali/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]].</span>
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Bengali → Grammar → 0 to A1 Course → Plurals

Welcome to our lesson on Bengali Plurals! Understanding how to form plurals is crucial for effective communication in Bengali, as it allows you to express quantity and engage in conversations about more than one item. In this lesson, we will explore the rules for forming plurals, provide numerous examples to clarify these rules, and give you practical exercises to apply what you've learned.

Plurals in Bengali can be a little tricky at first, especially since they don't always follow the same rules as in English. However, once you grasp the basics, you'll find that using them becomes second nature.

Outline of the Lesson:

1. Introduction to Plurals

2. Rules for Forming Plurals

3. Examples of Plurals

4. Practice Exercises

5. Conclusion

Let's dive in!

Introduction to Plurals[edit | edit source]

In Bengali, nouns can change form to indicate that there is more than one of something. This change is known as forming the plural. Plurals in Bengali are typically formed by adding specific suffixes to the singular form of a noun.

The importance of understanding plurals cannot be overstated; they are essential for clear and effective communication. Whether you're talking about multiple people, things, or concepts, knowing how to use plurals correctly will greatly enhance your conversational skills.

Rules for Forming Plurals[edit | edit source]

There are several rules for forming plurals in Bengali, and we will explore the most common ones:

General Rule: Adding "গণ" (gôṇ)[edit | edit source]

For many nouns, especially those that refer to people or animate objects, you can form the plural by adding "গণ" (gôṇ) after the noun.

Example:

Bengali Pronunciation English
শিক্ষকগণ shikkhokgôṇ teachers
ছাত্রগণ chhatragôṇ students
বন্ধুগণ bondhugôṇ friends

Rule for Nouns Ending in a Vowel[edit | edit source]

For some nouns that end in a vowel, you can form the plural by adding "রা" (rā).

Example:

Bengali Pronunciation English
বই boi book
বইরা boirā books
ছেলে chhele boy
ছেলেরা chhelerā boys

Rule for Nouns Ending in a Consonant[edit | edit source]

For nouns that end with a consonant, you can often add "গুলো" (gulō) to form the plural.

Example:

Bengali Pronunciation English
পেন pen pen
পেনগুলো pengulō pens
ঘর ghor house
ঘরগুলো ghorgulō houses

Irregular Plurals[edit | edit source]

Some nouns have irregular plural forms that do not follow the standard rules. These must be memorized.

Example:

Bengali Pronunciation English
মানুষ manush person
মানুষজন manushjôn people
হাতি hāti elephant
হাতিগণ hātigôṇ elephants

Examples of Plurals[edit | edit source]

Let's look at more examples to further illustrate how plurals are formed in Bengali.

Bengali Pronunciation English
ফুল phul flower
ফুলগুলো phulgulō flowers
গাড়ি gāṛi car
গাড়িগুলো gāṛigulō cars
পাখি pākhi bird
পাখিগুলো pākhi gulō birds
সিনেমা sinemā movie
সিনেমাগুলো sinemā gulō movies
বই boi book
বইগুলো boigulō books
গাছ gāch tree
গাছগুলো gāchgulō trees
কুকুর kukur dog
কুকুরগুলো kukurgulō dogs
মাছ māch fish
মাছগুলো māchgulō fish (plural)
রাস্তা rāstā road
রাস্তাগুলো rāstagulō roads

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

To solidify your understanding of Bengali plurals, here are some exercises for you to practice.

1. Exercise 1: Form Plurals

Convert the following singular nouns into their plural forms.

  • বই (boi)
  • ছেলে (chhele)
  • পেন (pen)

Solution:

  • বই -> বইগুলো (boigulō)
  • ছেলে -> ছেলেরা (chhelerā)
  • পেন -> পেনগুলো (pengulō)

2. Exercise 2: Identify the Correct Plural Form

Choose the correct plural form for the following nouns.

  • গাছ (gāch)

a) গাছগণ

b) গাছগুলো

  • পাখি (pākhi)

a) পাখিগণ

b) পাখিগুলো

Solution:

  • গাছ -> গাছগুলো (b)
  • পাখি -> পাখিগুলো (b)

3. Exercise 3: Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences with the correct plural form.

  • আমার ____ (ছেলে) খেলছে। (My ____ (boys) are playing.)
  • তারা ____ (ছাত্র) পড়ছে। (They are studying ____ (students).)

Solution:

  • আমার ছেলেরা (chhelerā) খেলছে।
  • তারা ছাত্রগণ (chhatragôṇ) পড়ছে।

4. Exercise 4: Translate to Bengali

Translate the following sentences into Bengali.

  • The flowers are beautiful.
  • The dogs are barking.

Solution:

  • ফুলগুলো সুন্দর। (Phulgulō sundar.)
  • কুকুরগুলো ডাকার করছে। (Kukurgulō ḍākar korchē.)

5. Exercise 5: Plural Quiz

Write the plural form for these nouns:

  • মানুষ (manush)
  • হাতি (hāti)

Solution:

  • মানুষ -> মানুষজন (manushjôn)
  • হাতি -> হাতিগণ (hātigôṇ)

6. Exercise 6: Match the Singular with Plural

Match the singular nouns with their plural forms.

a) বই

b) গাড়ি

c) ঘর

d) মাছ

1) মাছগুলো

2) গাড়িগুলো

3) বইগুলো

4) ঘরগুলো

Solution:

  • a-3, b-2, c-4, d-1

7. Exercise 7: Create Sentences

Use the following plural nouns to create sentences.

  • পাখি (pākhi)
  • গাছ (gāch)

Solution:

  • পাখিগুলো গান গাইছে। (The birds are singing.)
  • গাছগুলো সবুজ। (The trees are green.)

8. Exercise 8: Correct the Mistakes

Find and correct the mistakes in the following sentences:

  • আমি পেনগুলো কিনেছি। (I bought the pens.)
  • তারা ছাত্রগণ পড়ছে। (They are studying the students.)

Solution:

  • Correct sentence: আমি পেন কিনেছি। (I bought the pen.)
  • Correct sentence: তারা ছাত্র পড়ছে। (They are studying the students.)

9. Exercise 9: Plural Formation Challenge

Create the plural form for the following nouns:

  • রাস্তা (rāstā)
  • সিনেমা (sinemā)

Solution:

  • রাস্তা -> রাস্তাগুলো (rāstagulō)
  • সিনেমা -> সিনেমাগুলো (sinemā gulō)

10. Exercise 10: Write a Short Paragraph

Write a short paragraph using at least five different plural nouns.

Sample Solution:

"বাড়িগুলো শহরে খুব সুন্দর। সেখানে অনেক গাছ এবং ফুলগুলো রয়েছে। মানুষেরা সেখানে খেলা করছে।"

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You've learned how to form plurals in Bengali, a vital skill for communicating effectively. Plurals allow you to express yourself more clearly and engage in richer conversations.

Keep practicing with the exercises provided, and don't hesitate to revisit this lesson whenever you need a refresher. Remember, practice makes perfect!

Table of Contents - Bengali Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


Basics


Numbers


Sentence Construction


Nouns


Adjectives


Culture and Society


History and Literature


Arts and Music


Family and Relationships


Everyday Life


Prepositions


Conjunctions


Adverbs


Geography


Work and Employment


Interrogative Sentences


Shopping


Popular Bengali Sayings

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