ছবি

What does ছবি mean?

ছবি (chhobi) is a Bangla noun that means photo, picture in English.

This noun means a photograph, a drawn picture, or a movie. It is ubiquitous in everyday life when asking someone to take a snapshot or talking about cinema. Learners should note that while সিনেমা (shinema) exists, Bangladeshis very frequently use ছবি (chhobi) to refer to films in casual conversation.

How do you say “photo” in Bangla?

Say ছবি, pronounced chhobi. 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.