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ilish
hilsa, hilsa fish
What does ইলিশ mean?
ইলিশ (ilish) is a Bangla noun that means hilsa, hilsa fish in English.
This is the national fish of Bangladesh, celebrated for its rich, oily flavor and deep cultural importance during Bengali celebrations. It is most famously prepared with mustard paste, fried with green chilies, or steamed. Learners should eat it with care because it contains numerous fine pin bones.
How do you say “hilsa” in Bangla?
Say ইলিশ, pronounced ilish. Press play to hear a native Bangladeshi voice say it.
Example sentences
- ইলিশ মাছ বাংলাদেশের জাতীয় মাছ।ilish machh bangladesher jatiyo machh.
Hilsa is the national fish of Bangladesh.
- আপনি কি সর্ষে ইলিশ খাবেন?apni ki shorshe ilish khaben?
Will you eat mustard hilsa?
- পদ্মার ইলিশ খেতে খুব ভালো।podmar ilish khete khub bhalo.
Padma's hilsa tastes very good.
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