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bikel
afternoon, late afternoon
What does বিকেল mean?
বিকেল (bikel) is a Bangla noun that means afternoon, late afternoon in English.
This noun refers to the late afternoon, specifically the pleasant window between mid-afternoon and dusk (approximately 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM). In Bangladeshi urban life, it holds special cultural significance as the favored time for strolls, tea gatherings, and children's sports. Learners should remember to attach the locative case suffix to say 'in the afternoon', yielding বিকেলে (bikele).
How do you say “afternoon” in Bangla?
Say বিকেল, pronounced bikel. Press play to hear a native Bangladeshi voice say it.
Example sentences
- আমি বিকেলে চা খাই।ami bikele cha khai.
I drink tea in the afternoon.
- আজ বিকেলে কি বৃষ্টি হবে?aj bikele ki brishti hobe?
Will it rain this afternoon?
- কাল বিকেল চারটায় আসুন।kal bikel chartay ashun.
Please come tomorrow at four in the afternoon.
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