এবং
eboṅ[ˈe.bɔŋ]
The English word 'and' is expressed in Bengali using several forms, most commonly এবং (eboṅ). Wiktionary also lists ও (ō) and আর (ar).
Meaning: used to connect two similar words, phrases, et cetera (conj)
Ways to say it
| Bengali | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| এবং | eboṅ | [ˈe.bɔŋ] (narrow) [ˈe.boŋ] (narrow) |
| ও | ō | /o/ |
| আর | ar | /aɾ/ /aɹ/ |
All forms are used to connect two similar words or phrases. In spoken Bengali, আর is often used at the beginning of a sentence to mean 'And…' when transitioning to a new thought or asking a follow-up question.
Which one should you use?
The form এবং is the most formal way to say 'and' and is commonly used in written text or formal speeches.
How do you pronounce it?
eboṅ
Did you know?
- One form of the word, ও, is purely onomatopoeic, sharing the same spontaneous, sound-based origin as the English 'oh'.
- The word ও can function as a way to say 'also' in many contexts, behaving more like a particle than a standard bridge between words.
Examples in context
- খুব ভাল। আর তুমি?Very well. And you?This example shows how to use আর to ask a follow-up question.Tatoeba #3029155 by tanay, translation #2455470 by FeuDRenais2
- মাইক আর কেন বন্ধু।Mike and Ken are friends.This example shows how to use আর to connect two nouns.Tatoeba #5586596 by tanay, translation #32964 by CN
- নিজে এসেই দেখে যাও।Come and see for yourself.This example demonstrates the use of ও to connect two verbs.Tatoeba #7199263 by tanay, translation #3096143 by CK
- 226 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Tania and Rahul are talking about their lunch plans.
- তানিয়া Taniaআমি ভাত এবং মাছ খাব।Ami bhat ebong mach khabo.I will eat rice and fish.
- রাহুল Rahulআমিও তাই খাব।Amio tai khabo.I will eat that too.
- তানিয়া Taniaতুমি কি জল এবং শরবত নেবে?Tumi ki jol ebong shorbot nebe?Will you take water and sherbet?
- রাহুল Rahulহ্যাঁ, আমি শরবত নেব।He, ami shorbot nebo.Yes, I will take sherbet.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “and” translations and entries এবং, ও, আর, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries আর, এবং, ও, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
