খুশি
khuśi/kʰuʃi/
The Bengali word for happy is খুশি (khuśi).
খুশি is an adjective meaning contented or joyous. It is typically used to describe a person's state of being pleased or happy in a specific moment or situation. You can also use the phrase খুশি করা to mean 'to please someone' or 'to make someone happy'.
Meaning: contented, joyous (adj)
Which one should you use?
While খুশি refers to being happy or pleased in a particular moment, the word সুখী is used in formal or literary contexts to describe a state of long-term happiness or a happy life.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Kolkata, the informal phrase Bhalo theko is commonly used to mean 'Be well' or 'Stay happy'.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /kʰuʃi/ (khuśi).
Did you know?
- The word খুশি shares the same root as খুশবু, which means 'fragrance' or 'sweet smell'. In this linguistic context, happiness and a pleasant scent are conceptually linked.
- In Bengali, the word খুশি is often used to express 'consent' or 'will'. If someone says আমার খুশি, they are not just saying they are happy, but that it is their wish.
- The phrase খুশি করা can be used ironically to describe 'flattery' or 'buttering someone up' to get a favor, rather than genuinely making them joyful.
Examples in context
- আমরা এতে খুশি নই।We're not happy with this.This sentence shows how to use খুশি in a negative statement regarding satisfaction.Tatoeba #11998765 by robingaspi, translation #5077308 by CK
- টম এখানে খুশি নয়।Tom is not happy to be here.This sentence demonstrates the use of খুশি to describe a person's state in a specific location.Tatoeba #3327825 by tanay, translation #2044681 by CK
- ওরা সবাই খুশি ছিলো।They were all happy.This sentence shows the use of খুশি when describing a past state of being.Tatoeba #5584247 by tanay, translation #2647587 by CK
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Example conversation
Rahul and Ananya are talking about a successful job interview.
- রাহুল Rahulঅনন্যা, তুমি কি খুশি?Ananya, tumi ki khushi?Ananya, are you happy?
- অনন্যা Ananyaহ্যাঁ রাহুল, আমি খুব খুশি!He, Rahul, ami khub khushi!Yes Rahul, I am very happy!
- রাহুল Rahulতোমার জন্য আমি অনেক খুশি।Tomar jonno ami onek khushi.I am very happy for you.
- অনন্যা Ananyaধন্যবাদ, রাহুল।Dhonnobad, Rahul.Thank you, Rahul.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “happy” translations and entries খুশি, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries খুশি, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
