খোলা

What does খোলা mean?

খোলা (khola) is a Bangla adjective that means open in English.

This adjective describes something that is open, unfastened, or outdoor, such as an open shop, window, or public field. It also serves as the verbal base for opening containers, untying knots, and taking off shoes before entering a Bangladeshi home. Learners often forget that to ask if a business or office is currently open, one simply asks if it is খোলা (khola).

How do you say “open” in Bangla?

Say খোলা, pronounced khola. 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.