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howa precise: hôwa
to be, to become, to happen
What does হওয়া mean?
হওয়া (howa) is a Bangla verb that means to be, to become, to happen in English.
The verb 'to be', 'to become' or 'to happen', used for states, changes and events rather than for describing identity. It is essential in phrases about time and possibility, as in কখন হবে? (kokhon hobe?, 'when will it happen?'). Learners sometimes use it where Bangla would prefer আছে (achhe) for 'there is', so watch that difference.
How do you say “to be” in Bangla?
Say হওয়া, pronounced howa.
Example sentences
- আজ খুব গরম হবে।aj khub gorom hobe.
It will be very hot today.
- তোমার কী হয়েছে?tomar ki hoyechhe?
What happened to you?
- আমি ডাক্তার হব।ami daktar hobo.
I'll become a doctor.
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