তরমুজ
toromuj/t̪oɾmud͡ʒ/
The Bengali word for watermelon is তরমুজ (toromuj).
Meaning: fruit (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced as toromuj. The IPA transcription is /t̪oɾmudʒ/.
Did you know?
- The word তরমুজ is commonly paired with 'salt' or 'black salt' in Bengali culture, as the fruit is frequently eaten with a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor.
- The Bengali word তরমুজ is actually a linguistic traveler from Persian, specifically the Classical Persian word تربوز.
- Bengali speakers often use তরমুজ in the context of 'summer heat' remedies, where it is viewed more as a hydrating tool than just a dessert.
Examples in context
- বাসায় তরমুজ আছে?Is there any watermelon at home?
- তরমুজ খুব মিষ্টি।tormuj khub mishti.The watermelon is very sweet.
- আমি তরমুজ খেতে ভালোবাসি।ami tormuj khete bhalobashi.I love to eat watermelon.
- বাজারে অনেক তরমুজ আছে।bajare onek tormuj ache.There is a lot of watermelon in the market.
Example conversation
Anirban and Moumita are at a fruit stall.
- মৌমিতা Moumitaআমরা কি তরমুজ নেব?Amra ki tormuj nebo?Shall we take a watermelon?
- অনির্বাণ Anirbanহ্যাঁ, গরমের জন্য তরমুজ ভালো।Hyan, gormer jonno tormuj bhalo.Yes, watermelon is good for the heat.
- মৌমিতা Moumitaএই বড় তরমুজটি নিন।Ei boro tormujti nin.Take this big watermelon.
- অনির্বাণ Anirbanঠিক আছে, এটাই কিনছি।Thik ache, etai kinchi.Alright, I am buying this one.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “watermelon” translations and entries তরমুজ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries তরমুজ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
