LearnBanglaঅন্ধকার
andhokar precise: ôndhokar
darkness, dark
What does অন্ধকার mean?
অন্ধকার (andhokar) is a Bangla noun that means darkness, dark in English.
Refers to darkness as a lack of light, whether in a room, on a street or after sunset. It is a plain everyday noun used in both speech and writing, and can also describe a gloomy or dangerous situation metaphorically. Learners often try to use it like English 'dark' in front of a noun; in Bangla it is a noun, so you say ঘরটা অন্ধকার (ghorta andhokar) 'the room is dark'.
How do you say “darkness” in Bangla?
Say অন্ধকার, pronounced andhokar.
Example sentences
- ঘরে খুব অন্ধকার।ghore khub andhokar.
It's very dark in the room.
- রাতে রাস্তা অন্ধকার হয়ে যায়।rate rasta andhokar hoye jay.
The road gets dark at night.
- এখানে এত অন্ধকার কেন?ekhane eto andhokar keno?
Why is it so dark here?
More nature and weather in Bangla
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