কালো বানর
kalo banor
The English phrase "black monkey" is translated into Bengali as কালো বানর (kalo banor).
This phrase is used to describe a monkey that has black fur.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the adjective কালো (kalo) meaning 'black' and the noun বানর (banor) meaning 'monkey'.
How does it change in a sentence?
To specify "the" black monkey, you add the definite article suffix -টি (-ti) to the noun বানর (banor), resulting in কালো বানরটি.
How do you pronounce it?
kalo banor
Did you know?
- The word কালো (kalo) shares an ancient root with the Sanskrit word 'kāla', which can also mean 'black' or 'time'. This creates a linguistic link between the color and the concept of temporal duration.
- In Bengali culture, the monkey is often associated with the god Hanuman, who is revered as a symbol of strength and loyalty.
- In Bengali folklore, monkeys are frequently depicted as tricksters, and using the word বানর in a metaphor can suggest someone is being mischievous.
Examples in context
- সেটি একটি কালো বানর।sheti ekti kalo banor.That is a black monkey.
- গাছের ওপর একটি কালো বানর বসে আছে।gachher opor ekti kalo banor boshe ache.A black monkey is sitting on the tree.
- আমি একটি কালো বানর দেখতে পেয়েছি।ami ekti kalo banor dekhte peyechi.I have seen a black monkey.
Example conversation
Sourav and Tania are visiting a zoo together.
- তানিয়া Taniaসৌরভ, ঐ দেখো একটি কালো বানর!Sourav, oi dekho ekti kalo banor!Sourav, look over there, a black monkey!
- সৌরভ Souravহ্যাঁ, কালো বানরটি খুব সুন্দর লাগছে।He, kalo banorti khub sundor lagche.Yes, the black monkey looks very beautiful.
- তানিয়া Taniaসে কি কলা খাচ্ছে?Se ki kola khachche?Is it eating a banana?
- সৌরভ Souravহ্যাঁ, সে খুব তৃপ্তি করে খাচ্ছে।He, se khub tripti kore khachche.Yes, it is eating with great satisfaction.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries কালো, বানর, CC BY-SA 4.0.
