ছাদ

What does ছাদ mean?

ছাদ (chhad) is a Bangla noun that means roof, terrace in English.

This word refers to a flat rooftop or terrace, an essential social and functional space in Bangladeshi residential life. Families use the rooftop for drying laundry, growing potted plants, and relaxing during pleasant evenings. A common learner mistake is confusing it with ছাতা (chhata), which means an umbrella.

How do you say “roof” in Bangla?

Say ছাদ, pronounced chhad. 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.