মিষ্টি
miśṭi/miʃʈi/
The Bengali word for 'sweet' is মিষ্টি (miśṭi). Wiktionary also lists মিঠা (miṭha).
Meaning: having a pleasant taste (adj)
Ways to say it
| Bengali | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| মিষ্টি | miśṭi | /miʃʈi/ /miʃti/ |
| মিঠা | miṭha | /miʈʰa/ /mitʰa/ |
This word is used to describe things having a pleasant taste. Beyond taste, it can be used metaphorically to describe a person's voice or personality as 'sweet' or pleasant. Additionally, মিষ্টি functions as a noun meaning 'sweetmeat' or 'confectionery' (sweets).
Which one should you use?
The form মিষ্টি is the standard, most common adjective used in modern conversational and formal Bengali. The form মিঠা is primarily used in certain regional dialects or more traditional/rural speech.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The form মিঠা is characteristic of certain regional dialects or more traditional/rural speech.
How do you pronounce it?
miśṭi (/miʃʈi/)
Did you know?
- The word মিষ্টি actually traces its roots back to a word meaning 'polished' or 'wiped'.
- While মিষ্টি describes taste, the related word মিষ্টতা can be used to describe the 'sweetness' of a spiritual or emotional experience.
- In some contexts, saying someone has a মিষ্টি voice is not just a compliment but a specific way to describe a melodic, childlike quality.
Examples in context
- পাকা আম খুব মিঠাRipe mangos are very sweetThis example shows how to use মিঠা to describe the sweetness of ripe mangos.
- শাওন মাসের লিচু খুব মিষ্টিThe litchis of the month of Srabon are quite sweetThis example shows how to use মিষ্টি to describe the sweetness of litchis.
- এই ডেজার্টটি খুব মিষ্টি।Ei dessert-ti khub mishti.This dessert is very sweet.
Example conversation
Ishani and Akash are eating dessert at a cafe.
- আকাশ Akashএই মিষ্টিটা কি খুব ভালো?Ei mishti-ta ki khub bhalo?Is this sweet good?
- ইশানি Ishaniহ্যাঁ, এটা খুব মিষ্টি এবং সুস্বাদু।He, eta khub mishti ebong suswadu.Yes, it is very sweet and delicious.
- আকাশ Akashতুমি কি আরও নেবে?Tumi ki aro nebe?Will you have more?
- ইশানি Ishaniনা, আমার পেট ভরে গেছে।Na, amar pet bhore geche.No, I am full.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sweet” translations and entries মিষ্টি, মিঠা, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries মিঠা, মিষ্টি, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
