তোতাপাখি
totapakhi
The English word parrot is তোতাপাখি (totapakhi) in Bengali.
তোতাপাখি is a noun used to refer to the kind of bird known as a parrot.
Meaning: kind of bird (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
totapakhi
Did you know?
- There is a traditional practice in some regions of Bengal where parrots are kept as pets specifically to 'predict' the future through the selection of cards or seeds.
- Bengali literature often uses the তোতাপাখি as a symbol of the messenger or a bridge between two lovers who cannot meet in person.
- The word তোতা is sometimes used as a term of endearment for a child who has just started speaking and repeats everything their parents say.
Examples in context
- তোতাপাখিটি খুব সুন্দর।totapakhiti khub sundor.The parrot is very beautiful.
- বাগানে একটি তোতাপাখি উড়ছে।bagane ekti totapakhi urche.A parrot is flying in the garden.
- তোতাপাখি ফল খেতে ভালোবাসে।totapakhi phol khete bhalobase.Parrots love to eat fruit.
Example conversation
Ananya and Sourav are at a pet shop.
- সৌরভ Souravঅনন্যা, এই তোতাপাখিটি দেখো!Ananya, ei totapakhiti dekho!Ananya, look at this parrot!
- অনন্যা Ananyaওটা কি কথা বলতে পারে?Ota ki kotha bolte pare?Can that one speak?
- সৌরভ Souravহ্যাঁ, এই তোতাপাখিটি অনেক কথা বলে।Hyan, ei totapakhiti onek kotha bole.Yes, this parrot speaks a lot.
- অনন্যা Ananyaআমি এটা কিনতে চাই।Ami eta kinte chai.I want to buy it.
