bengali

[US]/beŋˈɡɔ:li/
[UK]/bɛnˈɡɔli/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a person from Bangladesh, a national of Bangladesh, the language spoken in Bangladesh
adj. relating to people or language of Bangladesh.

Phrases & Collocations

Bengali language

Bengali culture

Bengali cuisine

bengali language

bengali culture

bengali food

bengali music

bengali literature

bengali people

bengali cinema

bengali diaspora

Example Sentences

traditional Bengali cuisine is known for its rich flavors.

she wore a beautiful Bengali saree to the wedding.

Bengali literature is renowned for its poetic beauty.

the Bengali New Year is celebrated with much enthusiasm.

he learned to speak Bengali fluently during his time in Kolkata.

Bengali culture is a vibrant mix of tradition and modernity.

she performed a traditional Bengali dance at the cultural event.

Bengali sweets are popular for their unique flavors and textures.

he studied Bengali history to better understand the region's heritage.

the Bengali community in the city organized a cultural festival.

bengali is one of the most spoken languages in the world.

she is learning bengali to connect with her roots.

bengali culture is rich in traditions and festivals.

he enjoys reading bengali literature.

the bengali community celebrates durga puja with great enthusiasm.

she cooked a delicious bengali dish for dinner.

bengali music has a unique and melodious sound.

many people are learning bengali for business opportunities.

the bengali film industry is known for its artistic films.

there are many bengali festivals celebrated throughout the year.

Real-world Examples

Grameen means " village" in the Bengali language.

Source: Global Slow English

I'm speaking four languages… Bengali, Hindi, Urdu and English.

Source: VOA Standard Speed March 2016 Compilation

Like most Bengali boys, he could not dream of affording boots.

Source: The Economist - Comprehensive

She has acted in over 40 movies in the past decade in Hindi, Tamil, Bengali and English.

Source: Introduction to World Celebrities

Thousands of Bengali Hindu celebrated the colorful Durga Puja festival all across Bangladesh and in Cox's Bazar.

Source: VOA Daily Standard October 2018 Collection

Thousands of Bengali Hindu celebrated the colourful Durga Puja festival all across Bangladesh and in Cox’s Bazar.

Source: VOA Video Highlights

Now, I heard that new school buildings will be provided in both Bengali and Rakhine refugees' camps soon.

Source: VOA Standard Speed February 2016 Collection

So, over on the other side in the Bay of Bengal, the Bengali cuisine is famous for its sweets.

Source: Connection Magazine

Around the same time, Bengali physicist Meghnad Saha solved another tough problem: how atoms give off light at different temperatures.

Source: Crash Course Astronomy

The store, specializing in cloth, is next to Bengali restaurants and food stores.

Source: VOA Special October 2017 Collection

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