Bengali
Bengali (name) means the language spoken in Bangladesh and in the Indian states of West Bengal, Tripura, and Assam. Example: “Bengali is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world.”
How to use Bengali
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to Bengal — used for the language, the people, and the culture.
Word forms
Bengalis plural
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Etymology
Formed from Bengal plus the suffix -i, matching the pattern seen in the Bengali word for the language itself.
Rhymes for Bengali
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What does “Bengali” mean?
The word “Bengali” means the language spoken in Bangladesh and in the Indian states of West Bengal, Tripura, and Assam. In plain terms, relating to Bengal — used for the language, the people, and the culture.
How do you pronounce “Bengali”?
“Bengali” is pronounced behng-GAW-lee (/bɛŋˈɡɔːli/ in IPA).
How do you use “Bengali” in a sentence?
Here is “Bengali” used in a sentence: “Bengali is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world.”
What part of speech is “Bengali”?
Depending on how it is used, “Bengali” can be a name, a noun and an adjective.
Is “Bengali” a common word?
“Bengali” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Bengali” have?
“Bengali” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the language spoken in Bangladesh and in the Indian states of West Bengal, Tripura, and Assam.
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