ভালো
bhalo
The English word "good" can be translated into Bengali as ভালো (bhalo).
The word ভালো is used to describe something as good, nice, pleasant or satisfactory. Depending on the context of your sentence, it can function as an adjective meaning "good" or as an adverb meaning "well".
Meaning: pleasant, enjoyable (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective ভালো is invariant, meaning it does not change its form based on the gender or number of the noun it modifies.
How do you pronounce it?
bhalo
Did you know?
- Bengalis often use ভালো as a sarcastic intensifier. In certain tones, saying something is খুব ভালো ('very good') can actually signal that the speaker is deeply annoyed or disappointed.
- When saying goodbye, the phrase ভালো থেকো ('stay well') often carries a heavy emotional weight. It is frequently used to imply a long or potentially permanent separation from the other person.
- The word ভালো shares its ancient roots with the Sanskrit word ভদ্র, which means 'blessed' or 'lucky'. This links the concept of being 'good' to the concept of being spiritually fortunate.
Examples in context
- এটা খুব ভালো মাটি।This is very good soil.This sentence is useful for describing the quality of soil using ভালো.Tatoeba #5694600 by tanay, translation #5196360 by mailohilohi
- সে ভালো বেতন পায়।He earns a good salary.This sentence is useful for describing a salary using ভালো.Tatoeba #12526559 by robingaspi, translation #288945 by CK
- এটা ভালো লক্ষণ নয়।This is not a good sign.This sentence is useful for describing a sign using ভালো.Tatoeba #5582047 by tanay, translation #1666262 by Spamster
- ওর প্রশ্নের উত্তর ভাল।The answer to his question is good.
- তাঁর কাজটা শ্রেষ্ঠ।His work is excellent.
- বোর্ড খেলা ভাল।The board game is good.
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Example conversation
Sourav and Ishani are discussing a movie they just watched.
- সৌরভ Souravসিনেমাটা কেমন ছিল?Sinemata kemon chhilo?How was the movie?
- ইশানি Ishaniসিনেমাটা খুব ভালো ছিল।Sinemata khub bhalo chhilo.The movie was very good.
- সৌরভ Souravতোমার কি গানগুলো ভালো লেগেছে?Tomar ki gangulo bhalo legeche?Did you like the songs?
- ইশানি Ishaniহ্যাঁ, গানগুলো সত্যিই ভালো।Hyan, gangulo sotti bhalo.Yes, the songs are really good.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ভালো, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
