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boka
silly, foolish
What does বোকা mean?
বোকা (boka) is a Bangla adjective that means silly, foolish in English.
This adjective means silly, foolish, or gullible, and can also be used as a noun meaning a fool. In casual conversations with friends and family, it is commonly used in an affectionate or teasing manner, but calling an elder বোকা (boka) sounds disrespectful. A very common verbal expression learners should know is বোকা বানানো (boka banano), meaning 'to trick' or 'to fool' someone.
How do you say “silly” in Bangla?
Say বোকা, pronounced boka. Press play to hear a native Bangladeshi voice say it.
Example sentences
- তুমি কি আমাকে বোকা ভাবছ?tumi ki amake boka bhabchho?
Do you think I am foolish?
- বোকার মতো এমন কাজ কোরো না।bokar moto emon kaj koro na.
Do not do such things foolishly.
- ওরা আমাকে বোকা বানাতে চাইল।ora amake boka banate chailo.
They tried to fool me.
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