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jamai
son-in-law, husband
What does জামাই mean?
জামাই (jamai) is a Bangla noun that means son-in-law, husband in English.
A daughter's husband, that is, a son-in-law, seen from the parents' side. In casual family talk it can also mean husband, especially in jokes or affectionate teasing between couples. It is a warm, everyday kinship term and takes -র (r) when possessive: জামাইর (jamair).
How do you say “son-in-law” in Bangla?
Say জামাই, pronounced jamai.
Example sentences
- আমার জামাই ডাক্তার।amar jamai daktar.
My son-in-law is a doctor.
- জামাই বাড়ি এসেছে।jamai bari eshechhe.
The son-in-law has come home.
- তোমার জামাই কোথায়?tomar jamai kothay?
Where's your husband?
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