LearnBanglaমাত্র
matro
only, just, merely
What does মাত্র mean?
মাত্র (matro) is a Bangla adverb that means only, just, merely in English.
An adverbial particle meaning 'only', 'just', or 'merely', used to emphasize small quantities, affordable prices, or brief time intervals. Unlike the English word 'only' which often precedes the phrase, মাত্র (matro) usually directly precedes or immediately follows the quantified noun in Bangla. Learners often confuse it with শুধু (shudhu); while both denote exclusivity, মাত্র (matro) sounds slightly more precise and formal when quoting prices or numbers.
How do you say “only” in Bangla?
Say মাত্র, pronounced matro. Press play to hear a native Bangladeshi voice say it.
Example sentences
- রিকশাভাড়া মাত্র ত্রিশ টাকা হয়েছে।rikshabhara matro trish taka hoyechhe.
The rickshaw fare is only thirty taka.
- আপনার কাছে মাত্র দশ মিনিট সময় আছে?apnar kachhe matro dosh minit shomoy achhe?
Do you have just ten minutes to spare?
- বাসা থেকে স্টেশন মাত্র পাঁচ মিনিটের পথ।basha theke steshan matro pach miniter poth.
The station is only five minutes away from home.
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