ভালোবাসা
bhalōbaśa/bʱalobaʃa/
The English phrase "love" can be expressed in Bengali as ভালোবাসা (bhalōbaśa). Wiktionary also lists মহব্বত (mohobbot).
Meaning: strong affection (noun)
Ways to say it
| Bengali | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| ভালোবাসা | bhalōbaśa | /bʱalobaʃa/ |
| মহব্বত | mohobbot | /mohɔbːɔt̪/ /mɔhɔbːɔt̪/ |
The term refers to the concept of strong affection as a noun. You can also use the related form ভালবাসা to express the verb meaning "to have a strong affection for".
What does it mean word for word?
The word ভালোবাসা is a compound consisting of ভালো, meaning "good" and বাসা, meaning "to dwell" or "to reside". Literally, it implies a state of "dwelling in goodness".
Which one should you use?
In contrast, মহব্বত is a loanword from Arabic and Persian used in more formal, poetic or literary contexts.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
To use the word ভালোবাসা as an infinitive verb meaning "to love", you add the suffix -তে to form ভালোবাসতে.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is bhalōbaśa. The IPA is /bʱalobaʃa/.
Did you know?
- In Bengali culture, the concept of love is often expressed through the word মায়া (maya), which describes a poignant, clinging affection or an emotional bond that is difficult to break.
- Bengali has several words for love based on the relationship, such as স্নেহ (sneha) specifically for the affection an elder feels for a younger person.
- In many Bengali songs and films, the word ভালোবাসা is often treated as a personified entity, almost as if it were a character that can enter or leave a heart.
Examples in context
- সবাই বলে ভালোবাসা অন্ধ।They say love is blind.This sentence illustrates a common proverb using ভালোবাসা.Tatoeba #3182202 by tanay, translation #1578 by CK
- ভালোবাসার মতো মূল্যবান আর কিছু নেই।There's nothing as precious as love.This sentence uses ভালোবাসা to describe something precious.Tatoeba #12559065 by robingaspi, translation #389714 by CM
- যে মহব্বত দেখালো তোমায় বিশ্বপতিThe love that the ruler of the world showed youThis sentence demonstrates the use of the literary form মহব্বত.
Example conversation
Ishani and Akash are talking about their relationship.
- ইশানি Ishaniআকাশ, তোমার ভালোবাসা আমার খুব প্রিয়।Akash, tomar bhalobasha amar khub priyo.Akash, your love is very dear to me.
- আকাশ Akashআমার ভালোবাসা তোমার জন্য সবসময় থাকবে।Amar bhalobasha tomar jonno shobshomoy thakbe.My love will always be there for you.
- ইশানি Ishaniআমরা একে অপরকে অনেক ভালোবাসি।Amra eke oporke onek bhalobashi.We love each other very much.
- আকাশ Akashহ্যাঁ, এই ভালোবাসা চিরকাল বেঁচে থাকুক।Hyan, ei bhalobasha chirokal beche thakuk.Yes, may this love live forever.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “love” translations and entries ভালোবাসা, মহব্বত, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR, Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
