Common Bengali Words and Phrases
In Bengali, like all languages you might try to learn, there are certain words and phrases you are more likely to come across. These are the words that are really worth learning, because you'll likely see them on a regular basis. It's these kind of common words and phrases you'll find on this page!
By scrolling down you'll find translations for introducing yourself in Bengali, plus a section for asking if you speak English (or Bengali). There's also a section for question words like who, what, when, where, why, and how, and a final section for other useful phrases. If this sounds like something you'd like to read, then by all means, have a look below.
Common Bengali Words and Phrases:
Words in bold added during the last update. You can also view this list of common words and phrases from English to Bengali.
Introducing Yourself in Bengali
Tor shathe dekha hôye bhalo laglo. ➔ Pleased to meet you.
Tor nam ki? ➔ What is your name? (informal)
Amar nam (name). ➔ My name is (name).
Asking Do You Speak Bengali? or English?
Apni ki bangla bôlte paren? ➔ Do you speak Bengali?
Apni ki ingreji bôlte paren? ➔ Do you speak English?
Bujhte parini. ➔ I don't understand.
Bengali Question Words
Kē ➔ Who
Ki ➔ What
Kakhana ➔ When
Kōthāẏa ➔ Where
Kēna ➔ Why
Kibhābē ➔ How
Other Useful Phrases in Bengali
Shunun ➔ Excuse me.
This basic Bengali words list was last updated on March 24, 2025.
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