ঝড়

What does ঝড় mean?

ঝড় (jhor) is a Bangla noun that means storm in English.

Denotes a storm or severe squall accompanied by intense winds and rain. It is commonly heard in seasonal weather forecasts and daily chat in Bangladesh, especially during the pre-monsoon storm season. Beginners should note that ঝড় (jhor) emphasizes powerful wind; heavy rain alone without destructive winds is simply ভারী বৃষ্টি (bhari brishti).

How do you say “storm” in Bangla?

Say ঝড়, pronounced jhor. 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.
• It has a flapped ড় (R in the precise spelling): curl the tongue tip back and flick it forward once.

These sounds have no exact English match. Practise them letter by letter in the Bengali alphabet guide.