ছাগল
chagol/t͡ʃʰɑɡɔl/
The English word "goat" translates to Bengali as ছাগল (chagol). Wiktionary also lists বকরা (bokra).
Meaning: animal (noun)
Ways to say it
| Bengali | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| ছাগল | chagol | /t͡ʃʰɑɡɔl/ /t͡sʰäɡɔl/ (Varendra) |
| বকরা | bokra |
Which one should you use?
ছাগল is the general term for a goat, whereas বকরা specifically refers to a male goat or billy goat.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is chagol.
Did you know?
- In rural Bengal, goats are often referred to as 'living banks' because they can be sold quickly for cash in emergencies.
- In Bengali, calling someone a ছাগল is a common, lighthearted insult. It implies the person is acting foolish, silly, or acting like a mindless animal.
- The word ছাগল is an example of a linguistic 'vriddhi' form. This means it was historically created by adding a specific vowel-based modification to the original Sanskrit root to change its meaning or emphasis.
Examples in context
- বাবলু ভাই এই ঈদে একটি ছাগল জবাই দিয়েছেন।Bablu has sacrificed a goat in this Eid.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use ছাগল in the context of a religious sacrifice.
- আমার একটি সাদা ছাগল আছে।amar ekti sada chagol achhe.I have a white goat.
Example conversation
Aakash and Onanya are visiting a village farm.
- আকাশ Akashদেখো অনন্যা, ওই ছাগলটি কত সুন্দর!dekho Onanya, oi chagolti koto sundor!Look Onanya, that goat is so beautiful!
- অনন্যা Ananyaহ্যাঁ আকাশ, ছাগলটি খুব চঞ্চল।hyã Akash, chagolti khub chonchol.Yes Akash, the goat is very energetic.
- আকাশ Akashতুমি কি ছাগল পছন্দ করো?tumi ki chagol pochondo koro?Do you like goats?
- অনন্যা Ananyaহ্যাঁ, আমি ছাগল খুব পছন্দ করি।hyã, ami chagol khub pochondo kori.Yes, I like goats very much.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “goat” translations and entries ছাগল, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ছাগল, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
