How to Say "Tiger" in Bengali

বাঘ

bagh/baɡʱ/

The English word "tiger" is বাঘ (bagh) in Bengali.

বাঘ refers to the mammal Panthera tigris.

Meaning: The mammal Panthera tigris (noun)

How do you pronounce it?

The word is pronounced as bagh (/baɡʱ/).

In the Sundarbans, locals often avoid calling a tiger by its actual name, বাঘ, to avoid attracting its attention. Instead, they use respectful kinship terms like মামা ('maternal uncle') or নানা ('grandfather') as a way to appease the creature.
In the Sundarbans, honey collectors often wear masks on the backs of their heads because tigers are known to prefer attacking from behind.
The Sanskrit root of বাঘ has a 'doublet', meaning there is another closely related version of the word, ব্যাঘ্র, which is used in more formal or poetic contexts.

আমি একটি পোষা বাঘ চাই।
I want a pet tiger.
This sentence is useful for expressing a desire for a pet using বাঘ.
Tatoeba #11497884 by robingaspi, translation #1511787 by CK
টম একটি বাঘকে গুলি করে মেরেছে।
Tom shot and killed a tiger.
This sentence is useful for describing an action involving বাঘ.
Tatoeba #11497873 by robingaspi, translation #6268813 by CK
একটা বাঘ জিরিকে আক্রমণ করেছিলো।
Ziri was attacked by a tiger.
This sentence is useful for describing an attack involving বাঘ.
Tatoeba #11507342 by robingaspi, translation #10209668 by Amastan
এই জঙ্গলে বাঘ দেখা গেল।
A tiger was spotted in this forest.
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Anirban and Ishani are looking at a picture book in a library.

ইশানি Ishani

এই বাঘটা দেখতে খুব সুন্দর।
Ei baghta dekhte khub sundor.
This tiger looks very beautiful.
অনির্বাণ Anirban

হ্যাঁ, বাঘের গায়ের রং দারুণ।
Hae, bagher gaier rong darun.
Yes, the tiger's color is wonderful.
ইশানি Ishani

বাঘ কি খুব ভয়ংকর?
Bag ki khub bhoyonkor?
Is a tiger very scary?
অনির্বাণ Anirban

হ্যাঁ, বাঘ বনের রাজা।
Hae, bag boner raja.
Yes, the tiger is the king of the forest.

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