কুকুর
kukur/kukuɾ/
The English word "dog" is translated into Bengali as কুকুর (kukur). Wiktionary also lists কুত্তা (kutta).
Meaning: animal (noun)
Ways to say it
| Bengali | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| কুকুর | kukur | /kukuɾ/ /kukuɹ/ |
| কুত্তা | kutta | /kut̪ːa/ |
The term refers to the animal known as a dog.
Which one should you use?
কুকুর is the standard term for the animal, whereas কুত্তা is a more colloquial version that can also function as an insult directed at people.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is kukur (/kukuɾ/).
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using কুত্তা when referring to people, as it is used as an insult.
Did you know?
- The word কুকুর comes from the Sanskrit word কুক্কুর, which is an onomatopoeic term mimicking the sound of a dog's bark.
- In Bengali folklore and superstitions, the howling of a কুকুর at night is sometimes interpreted as an omen of impending death or bad luck.
- In many Bengali households, calling a pet কুত্তা is common, but using the same word for a stranger's dog can be seen as rude or low-class.
Examples in context
- ওই কুকুরটার বয়স কত?How old is that dog?This sentence is useful for asking about the age of a কুকুর.Tatoeba #5587120 by tanay, translation #68425 by CK
- টমের একটি কুকুর আছে।Tom has a dog.This sentence is useful for stating that someone possesses a কুকুর.Tatoeba #13004089 by robingaspi, translation #2649192 by CK
- কুকুরকে খাবার দিও না।Don't feed the dog.This sentence is useful for giving instructions regarding a কুকুর.Tatoeba #12114984 by robingaspi, translation #48289 by CK
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Example conversation
Ishani and Akash are walking in a park.
- ইশানি Ishaniদেখো, ওই কুকুরটা কত মিষ্টি!Dekho, oi kukurta koto mishti!Look, that dog is so sweet!
- আকাশ Akashহ্যাঁ, ওকে খুব আদর করতে ইচ্ছে করছে।Hyan, oke khub ador korte icche korche.Yes, I really want to pet it.
- ইশানি Ishaniতোমার কি মনে হয় এটা একটা পোষা কুকুর?Tomar ki mone hoy eta ekta posha kukur?Do you think it is a pet dog?
- আকাশ Akashহয়তো, ওর গলায় একটা বেল্ট আছে।Hoyto, or golay ekta belt ache.Maybe, it has a collar around its neck.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “dog” translations and entries কুকুর, কুত্তা, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries কুকুর, কুত্তা, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
