বাঘ

What does বাঘ mean?

বাঘ (bagh) is a Bangla noun that means tiger in English.

বাঘ (bagh) means tiger, the national animal of Bangladesh famously inhabiting the Sundarbans. It appears widely in folklore, wildlife discussions, and national sports branding representing Bangladeshi strength. Learners should avoid confusing it with সিংহ (shingho) for lion, and note that a spotted leopard is specifically referred to as চিতাবাঘ (chitabagh).

How do you say “tiger” in Bangla?

Say বাঘ, pronounced bagh. Press play to hear a native Bangladeshi voice say it.

Pronunciation tips

• It has a breathy consonant (bh, chh, dh, kh, th): say it with a small puff of air, as if a soft h follows.

These sounds have no exact English match. Practise them letter by letter in the Bengali alphabet guide.