English to Bengali Common Words and Phrases
If you are just starting out with your Bengali language studies, or need a quick refresher because it's been a while since you've used the language, then this page with some of the most common words and phrases may be able to help!
Below you will find the English to Bengali translations for questions like what is your name? and do you speak English? There are also important phrases like pleased to meet you and I don't understand, plus a list of basic question words. While this page still needs many more translations to be added, hopefully the ones provided below will help get you started.
Common Words from English to Bengali:
Words in bold added during the last update. You can also view this list of common words and phrases from Bengali to English.
Introductions from English to Bengali
What is your name? ➔ Tor nam ki? (informal)
My name is (name). ➔ Amar nam (name).
Pleased to meet you. ➔ Tor shathe dekha hôye bhalo laglo.
Asking Do You Speak English? or Bengali?
Do you speak Bengali? ➔ Apni ki bangla bôlte paren?
Do you speak English? ➔ Apni ki ingreji bôlte paren?
I don't understand. ➔ Bujhte parini.
English to Bengali Question Words
Who ➔ Kē
What ➔ Ki
When ➔ Kakhana
Where ➔ Kōthāẏa
Why ➔ Kēna
How ➔ Kibhābē
Other Useful Phrases from English to Bengali
Excuse me. ➔ Shunun
This list of English to Bengali common words was last updated on March 25, 2025.
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