How to Say "Saturday" in Bengali

শনিবার

śonibar/ʃonibaɾ/

Saturday in Bengali is শনিবার (śonibar).

শনিবার is a noun used to refer to the day of the week Saturday.

Meaning: day of the week (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

To express the possessive form, such as 'of Saturday' or 'Saturday's', add the suffix '-এর' to the end of the word to form শনিবারের.

/ʃonibaɾ/

Unlike English, where 'Saturday' is often the peak of the weekend, শনিবার in Bangladesh is a regular working day, as the official weekend typically falls on Friday.
In traditional Bengali culture, some people avoid starting new businesses or signing important contracts on শনিবার because it is considered an inauspicious day due to the influence of Shani.
The word শনিবার is derived from শনি, the Bengali name for the planet Saturn. In Hindu astrology, this day is governed by the deity Shani, who is often associated with justice and hardship.

আমরা প্রত্যেক শনিবার ফুটবল খেলি।
We play football every Saturday.
This sentence shows how to use শনিবার to describe a recurring weekly activity.
Tatoeba #5587159 by tanay, translation #249379 by CK
আমাকে শনিবারের আগে বইটা ফেরত দিতে হবে।
I have to give back the book before Saturday.
This sentence demonstrates how to use শনিবার when talking about a deadline.
Tatoeba #3195415 by tanay, translation #2405 by CK
আজ শনিবার।
It's Saturday today.
This sentence shows how to use শনিবার to state the current day.
Tatoeba #12524836 by robingaspi, translation #242943 by CK
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Moumita and Akash are discussing their plans for the upcoming weekend.

মৌমিতা Moumita

আগামী শনিবার তোমার কী পরিকল্পনা?
agami shanibar tomar ki porikolpona?
What is your plan for next Saturday?
আকাশ Akash

আমি শনিবার পাহাড়ে যাব।
ami shanibar pahare jabo.
I will go to the mountains on Saturday.
মৌমিতা Moumita

সেটা খুব ভালো খবর!
sheta khub bhalo khobor!
That is very good news!
আকাশ Akash

ধন্যবাদ, মৌমিতা।
dhonnyobad, Moumita.
Thank you, Moumita.

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