দেশ

What does দেশ mean?

দেশ (desh) is a Bangla noun that means country, homeland in English.

This noun means country or homeland, carrying immense emotional and cultural resonance for Bangladeshis. In standard Dhaka usage, speaking of দেশে যাওয়া (deshe jaoya) refers specifically to visiting one's ancestral village or home district outside the capital rather than travelling abroad. A common learner mistake is assuming this expression refers to leaving the country when spoken by city residents.

How do you say “country” in Bangla?

Say দেশ, pronounced desh. Press play to hear a native Bangladeshi voice say it.