হৃদয়
hridoẏ/rid̪ɔe̯/
The English word heart is হৃদয় (hridoẏ) in Bengali.
হৃদয় refers to the heart, either as a physical organ or in a metaphorical sense.
Meaning: an organ (noun)
Which one should you use?
In a strictly medical or scientific context regarding the anatomical organ, the term হৃদপিণ্ড is preferred. In common speech, when referring to the heart or mind in emotional situations, people often use the word মন, whereas হৃদয় remains more formal or literary than মন.
How do you pronounce it?
/rid̪ɔe̯/
Did you know?
- The word হৃদয় shares a deep ancestral root with the English word 'heart', as both descend from the ancient Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'heart'.
- In traditional Bengali music, the heart is often described as a 'bird' or a 'caged bird' when expressing longing or heartbreak.
- The word হৃদপিণ্ড for the anatomical heart literally translates to 'heart-lump' or 'heart-mass', combining হৃদয় with পিণ্ড meaning a solid mass.
Examples in context
- আমি তার হৃদয় ভেঙেছি কিন্তু আমি তাকে ভালোবাসি।I broke his heart, but I love him.This sentence is useful for seeing how হৃদয় is used in a metaphorical context regarding emotional pain.Tatoeba #12022411 by robingaspi, translation #2263432 by Hybrid
- ডাক্তার বললেন তার হৃদয়ে সমস্যা আছে।Daktar bollen tar hridoye somoshya ache.The doctor said there is a problem in his heart.
- মানুষের হৃদয়ে রক্ত পাম্প করা হয়।Manush-er hridoye rokto pump kora hoy.Blood is pumped through the human heart.
Example conversation
Anirban and Tania are talking about health and biology.
- তানিয়া Taniaঅনির্বাণ, হৃদয় কীভাবে কাজ করে?Anirban, hridoy kibhabe kaj kore?Anirban, how does the heart work?
- অনির্বাণ Anirbanএটি সারা শরীরে রক্ত পাম্প করে।Eti sara shorire rokto pump kore.It pumps blood throughout the body.
- তানিয়া Taniaএটা তো খুব অবাক করা ব্যাপার!Eta to khub obak kora bepar!That is very surprising!
- অনির্বাণ Anirbanহ্যাঁ, হৃদয় সত্যিই একটি বিস্ময়কর অঙ্গ।Hyan, hridoy sotti ekti bishmoykor ongo.Yes, the heart is truly an amazing organ.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry হৃদয়, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
