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If you’re planning a trip to the country or are trying to learn Bengali, keep reading to discover some of the most important greetings. | If you’re planning a trip to the country or are trying to learn Bengali, keep reading to discover some of the most important greetings. | ||
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==How to say "hello" in Bengali== | ==How to say "hello" in Bengali== | ||
You can basically see two variations: one in West Bengal, and the other in Bangladesh. | You can basically see two variations: one in West Bengal, and the other in Bangladesh. | ||
* When you greet a Bangalee in West Bengal, which is a part of India, always say '''Nomoshkar''' (নমস্কার৷): See the video below. | * When you greet a Bangalee in West Bengal, which is a part of India, always say '''Nomoshkar''' <span class="notranslate">(নমস্কার৷)</span>: See the video below. | ||
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<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFadHgBQblk</youtube> | <youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFadHgBQblk</youtube> | ||
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* When you greet a person in Bangladesh, always start with Salam. It is '''Assalamu Alaikum''' (অস্সলামু অলযকুম৷). Everyone in Bangladesh, no matter Hindu, Muslim, Buddhist or Christians are used to it. | * When you greet a person in Bangladesh, always start with Salam. It is '''Assalamu Alaikum''' <span class="notranslate">(অস্সলামু অলযকুম৷)</span>. Everyone in Bangladesh, no matter Hindu, Muslim, Buddhist or Christians are used to it. | ||
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==Other greetings in Bengali== | ==Other greetings in Bengali== | ||
Here is a list of all the main Bengali greetings: | Here is a list of all the main Bengali greetings: | ||
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!'''Translation''' | !'''Translation''' | ||
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|নমস্কার৷ | |<span class="notranslate">নমস্কার৷ </span> | ||
|nomoskaar | |<span class="notranslate">nomoskaar</span> | ||
|General greeting (for Hindus) | |General greeting (for Hindus) | ||
|- | |- | ||
|অস্সলামু অলযকুম৷ | |<span class="notranslate">অস্সলামু অলযকুম৷ </span> | ||
|assalamu alaikum | |<span class="notranslate">assalamu alaikum</span> | ||
|General greeting (for Muslim) | |General greeting (for Muslim) | ||
|- | |- | ||
|হ্যালো | |<span class="notranslate">হ্যালো</span> | ||
|Hyalo | |<span class="notranslate">Hyalo</span> | ||
|Hello (on phone) | |Hello (on phone) | ||
|- | |- | ||
|অলযকুম অস্সলামু৷ | |<span class="notranslate">অলযকুম অস্সলামু৷</span> | ||
|walaikum assalam | |<span class="notranslate">walaikum assalam</span> | ||
|reply | |reply to <span class="notranslate">অস্সলামু অলযকুম</span> | ||
|- | |- | ||
|সুপ্রভাত৷ | |<span class="notranslate">সুপ্রভাত৷ </span> | ||
|shuprovat | |<span class="notranslate">shuprovat</span> | ||
|morning greeting | |morning greeting | ||
|- | |- | ||
|শুভ অপরাহ্ন৷ | |<span class="notranslate">শুভ অপরাহ্ন৷</span> | ||
|shubh oporanho | |<span class="notranslate">shubh oporanho</span> | ||
|afternoon greeting | |afternoon greeting | ||
|- | |- | ||
|তুমি কেমন আছ? | |<span class="notranslate">তুমি কেমন আছ?</span> | ||
|tumi kemon āccho | |<span class="notranslate">tumi kemon āccho</span> | ||
|how are you? informal to one person | |how are you? informal to one person | ||
|- | |- | ||
|কেমন আছেন? | |<span class="notranslate">কেমন আছেন?</span> | ||
|kemon ācchen | |<span class="notranslate">kemon ācchen</span> | ||
|how are you? | |how are you? | ||
|- | |- | ||
|আপনি কেমন আছেন? | |<span class="notranslate">আপনি কেমন আছেন?</span> | ||
|āpni kemon ācchen | |<span class="notranslate">āpni kemon ācchen</span> | ||
|how are you? | |how are you? | ||
|- | |- | ||
|আপনি কেমোন আচ্ছেন? | |<span class="notranslate">আপনি কেমোন আচ্ছেন?</span> | ||
|āpani kemon āccho | |<span class="notranslate">āpani kemon āccho</span> | ||
|how are you? formal to one person | |how are you? formal to one person | ||
|- | |- | ||
|আপনারা কেমোন আচ্ছেন? | |<span class="notranslate">আপনারা কেমোন আচ্ছেন?</span> | ||
|āpanārā kemon āccho | |<span class="notranslate">āpanārā kemon āccho</span> | ||
|how are you? formal to a group of people | |how are you? formal to a group of people | ||
|- | |- | ||
|তুই কেমোন আচ্ছিশ? | |<span class="notranslate">তুই কেমোন আচ্ছিশ?</span> | ||
|tui kemon ācchis | |<span class="notranslate">tui kemon ācchis</span> | ||
|how are you? informal to one person | |how are you? informal to one person | ||
|- | |- | ||
|তোমরা কেমোন আচ্ছো? | |<span class="notranslate">তোমরা কেমোন আচ্ছো?</span> | ||
|tomarā kemon āccho | |<span class="notranslate">tomarā kemon āccho</span> | ||
|how are you? informal to a group of people | |how are you? informal to a group of people | ||
|- | |- | ||
|তোরা কেমোন আচ্ছিশ? | |<span class="notranslate">তোরা কেমোন আচ্ছিশ?</span> | ||
|tora kemon ācchis | |<span class="notranslate">tora kemon ācchis</span> | ||
|how are you? informal to a group of people | |how are you? informal to a group of people | ||
|- | |- | ||
|ভালো৷ | |<span class="notranslate">ভালো৷</span> | ||
|bhālo | |<span class="notranslate">bhālo</span> | ||
|reply | |reply to <span class="notranslate">তুমি কেমন আছ and আপনি কেমন আছেন</span> | ||
|- | |- | ||
|আমি ভালো আছি৷ | |<span class="notranslate">আমি ভালো আছি৷</span> | ||
|āmi bhālo ācchi | |<span class="notranslate">āmi bhālo ācchi</span> | ||
|reply | |reply to <span class="notranslate">তুমি কেমন আছ and আপনি কেমন আছেন</span> | ||
|- | |- | ||
|স্বাগতম৷ | |<span class="notranslate">স্বাগতম৷</span> | ||
|shagotam | |<span class="notranslate">shagotam</span> | ||
|welcome greeting to a visitor | |welcome greeting to a visitor | ||
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==Videos== | ==Videos== | ||
===How to speak Bengali - Greetings=== | ===How to speak Bengali - Greetings=== | ||
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJ34xfoHJC8</youtube> | <span class="notranslate"><youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJ34xfoHJC8</youtube></span> | ||
===Learn Bengali Phrases - General and Personal Greetings=== | ===Learn Bengali Phrases - General and Personal Greetings=== | ||
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQqUhMrbx2w</youtube> | <span class="notranslate"><youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQqUhMrbx2w</youtube></span> | ||
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|title=Bengali Lesson: Greetings | |title=Bengali Lesson: Greetings | ||
|keywords=Hello, hi, how are you | |keywords=Hello, hi, how are you | ||
|description=In this lesson we will teach you how to greet in Bengali. | |description=In this lesson we will teach you how to greet in Bengali. <span class="notranslate">নমস্কার৷</span> | ||
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Revision as of 21:55, 9 November 2021
🤗 Bengali Greetings for Everyday Life
Hi Bengali learners! 😃
Do you want to learn how to say “Hello” in Bengali?
Greetings are an important part of any language because they allow you to connect and communicate with others.
If you’re planning a trip to the country or are trying to learn Bengali, keep reading to discover some of the most important greetings.
How to say "hello" in Bengali
You can basically see two variations: one in West Bengal, and the other in Bangladesh.
- When you greet a Bangalee in West Bengal, which is a part of India, always say Nomoshkar (নমস্কার৷): See the video below.
- When you greet a person in Bangladesh, always start with Salam. It is Assalamu Alaikum (অস্সলামু অলযকুম৷). Everyone in Bangladesh, no matter Hindu, Muslim, Buddhist or Christians are used to it.
Other greetings in Bengali
Here is a list of all the main Bengali greetings:
Greetings
| Bengali (Writing) | Bengali (pronunciation) | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| নমস্কার৷ | nomoskaar | General greeting (for Hindus) |
| অস্সলামু অলযকুম৷ | assalamu alaikum | General greeting (for Muslim) |
| হ্যালো | Hyalo | Hello (on phone) |
| অলযকুম অস্সলামু৷ | walaikum assalam | reply to অস্সলামু অলযকুম |
| সুপ্রভাত৷ | shuprovat | morning greeting |
| শুভ অপরাহ্ন৷ | shubh oporanho | afternoon greeting |
| তুমি কেমন আছ? | tumi kemon āccho | how are you? informal to one person |
| কেমন আছেন? | kemon ācchen | how are you? |
| আপনি কেমন আছেন? | āpni kemon ācchen | how are you? |
| আপনি কেমোন আচ্ছেন? | āpani kemon āccho | how are you? formal to one person |
| আপনারা কেমোন আচ্ছেন? | āpanārā kemon āccho | how are you? formal to a group of people |
| তুই কেমোন আচ্ছিশ? | tui kemon ācchis | how are you? informal to one person |
| তোমরা কেমোন আচ্ছো? | tomarā kemon āccho | how are you? informal to a group of people |
| তোরা কেমোন আচ্ছিশ? | tora kemon ācchis | how are you? informal to a group of people |
| ভালো৷ | bhālo | reply to তুমি কেমন আছ and আপনি কেমন আছেন |
| আমি ভালো আছি৷ | āmi bhālo ācchi | reply to তুমি কেমন আছ and আপনি কেমন আছেন |
| স্বাগতম৷ | shagotam | welcome greeting to a visitor |
Videos
How to speak Bengali - Greetings
Learn Bengali Phrases - General and Personal Greetings