চাচা

What does চাচা mean?

চাচা (chacha) is a Bangla noun that means paternal uncle, uncle in English.

Specifically denotes a paternal uncle (father's brother) in standard Bangladeshi Muslim and general polite usage. It doubles as a warm, respectful form of address for older working-class men like rickshaw pullers, shopkeepers, and guards. Learners should take care not to use it for maternal uncles, who are always called মামা (mama).

How do you say “paternal uncle” in Bangla?

Say চাচা, pronounced chacha. Press play to hear a native Bangladeshi voice say it.