LearnBanglaব্যথা
betha precise: bætha
pain, ache
What does ব্যথা mean?
ব্যথা (betha) is a Bangla noun that means pain, ache in English.
Refers to physical pain, ache, or soreness anywhere in the body, as well as emotional hurt. It is most commonly paired with the verb করা (kora) to express that a body part aches. Learners often try to translate 'I have pain' word-for-word, but natural Bangla frames this with a locative noun like মাথায় ব্যথা করছে (mathay betha korchhe).
How do you say “pain” in Bangla?
Say ব্যথা, pronounced betha. 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.
Example sentences
- আমার মাথায় খুব ব্যথা করছে।amar mathay khub betha korchhe.
I have a severe headache.
- আপনার কি কোথাও ব্যথা লেগেছে?apnar ki kothao betha legechhe?
Did you get hurt anywhere?
- ওষুধ খাওয়ার পর ব্যথা কমেছে।oshudh khaoyar por betha komechhe.
The pain reduced after taking medicine.
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