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chawa
to want, to ask for, to wish
What does চাওয়া mean?
চাওয়া (chawa) is a Bangla verb that means to want, to ask for, to wish in English.
To want something or to ask someone for it, covering both 'want' and 'request'. It suits everyday desires and polite asking, and is softer than demanding. The common present forms are চাই (chai) 'I want' and চায় (chay) 'he or she wants', so learners should say আমি চাই (ami chai), not আমি চাওয়া (ami chawa).
How do you say “to want” in Bangla?
Say চাওয়া, pronounced chawa.
Example sentences
- টাকা চাওয়া ভালো না।taka chawa bhalo na.
Asking for money isn't good.
- বেশি চাওয়া ঠিক না।beshi chawa thik na.
It's not right to ask for too much.
- তার কাছে সাহায্য চাওয়া যাবে।tar kachhe shahajjo chawa jabe.
You can ask him for help.
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