হঠাৎ

What does হঠাৎ mean?

হঠাৎ (hothat) is a Bangla adverb that means suddenly, all of a sudden in English.

Functions as an adverb meaning suddenly, all of a sudden, or out of nowhere. It is essential when recounting everyday anecdotes, weather shifts, or unexpected encounters in Bangladesh. Learners sometimes place it at the very end of an utterance due to English influence, but it should naturally appear near the start or just before the predicate.

How do you say “suddenly” in Bangla?

Say হঠাৎ, pronounced hothat. 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.