LearnBanglaডিঙি
dingi precise: Dinggi
small boat, dinghy
What does ডিঙি mean?
ডিঙি (dingi) is a Bangla noun that means small boat, dinghy in English.
This noun refers specifically to a small, traditional wooden boat used for fishing or crossing rivers and canals in Bangladesh. It is an iconic sight across rural river networks, distinct from larger motorized vessels like the লঞ্চ (lonch). Learners may find it interesting that the English word 'dinghy' is an direct historical loan from this Bangla term.
How do you say “small boat” in Bangla?
Say ডিঙি, pronounced dingi. Press play to hear a native Bangladeshi voice say it.
Example sentences
- মাঝি ডিঙি নিয়ে ওপারে যাচ্ছে।majhi dingi niye opare jachchhe.
The boatman is going across with the dinghy.
- এই ছোট ডিঙিতে নদী পার হবেন?ei chhoto dingite nodi par hoben?
Will you cross the river in this small dinghy?
- জেলেরা ডিঙি থেকে মাছ ধরছে।jelera dingi theke machh dhorchhe.
The fishermen are catching fish from the dinghy.
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