LearnBanglaখেলা
khela precise: khæla
game, sport, to play
What does খেলা mean?
খেলা (khela) is a Bangla noun that means game, sport, to play in English.
This word functions as a noun meaning a game, match, or sport, as well as the verbal noun for playing. In Bangladesh, it is passionately used for cricket and football matches, as well as children's outdoor games. Learners often forget that watching a match is expressed as খেলা দেখা (khela dekha) rather than using English-style phrasing.
How do you say “game” in Bangla?
Say খেলা, pronounced khela. 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.
Example sentences
- আজ টিভিতে ক্রিকেট খেলা আছে।aj tibhite kriket khela achhe.
There is a cricket match on TV today.
- তুমি কি খেলা দেখতে যাবে?tumi ki khela dekhte jabe?
Will you go to watch the game?
- বাচ্চারা মাঠে খেলা করছে।bachchara mathe khela korchhe.
The children are playing in the field.
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