LearnBanglaএকা
eka precise: æka
alone
What does একা mean?
একা (eka) is a Bangla adjective that means alone in English.
This adjective signifies being alone, unaccompanied, or acting without assistance. In conversational Bengali, it is frequently doubled to একা একা (eka eka) to emphasize solitude, such as living, eating, or walking by oneself. Learners should note that depending on tone, it can neutrally state that someone is on their own or convey feelings of loneliness.
How do you say “alone” in Bangla?
Say একা, pronounced eka. Press play to hear a native Bangladeshi voice say it.
Example sentences
- তুমি কি একা যেতে পারবে?tumi ki eka jete parbe?
Can you go alone?
- রাতে একা বের হবেন না।rate eka ber hoben na.
Do not go out alone at night.
- আমি বাসায় একদম একা আছি।ami bashay ekdom eka achhi.
I am completely alone at home.
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