LearnBanglaডানে
dane precise: Dane
to the right, on the right, right
What does ডানে mean?
ডানে (dane) is a Bangla adverb that means to the right, on the right, right in English.
The locative adverbial form meaning 'to the right' or 'on the right-hand side', formed from ডান (dan). It is an essential navigational term used when driving, walking, or giving instructions to rickshaw and taxi drivers. Learners frequently pair it with motion verbs, such as ডানে যান (dane jan) or ডানে ঘোরেন (dane ghoren).
How do you say “to the right” in Bangla?
Say ডানে, pronounced dane. Press play to hear a native Bangladeshi voice say it.
Pronunciation tips
- It has a retroflex sound (capital T or D in the precise spelling): curl your tongue tip back to the roof of your mouth.
These sounds have no exact English match. Practise them letter by letter in the Bengali alphabet guide.
Example sentences
- সামনে গিয়ে ডানে মোড় নিন।shamne giye dane mor nin.
Go forward and turn right.
- দোকানটা রাস্তার ঠিক ডানে আছে।dokanta rastar thik dane achhe.
The shop is right on the right side of the road.
- রিকশাওয়ালা মামা, ডানে যাবেন কি?rikshaoyala mama, dane jaben ki?
Brother rickshaw puller, will you turn right?
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