মিষ্টি

What does মিষ্টি mean?

মিষ্টি (mishti) is a Bangla adjective that means sweet, sweets in English.

This versatile word functions as both an adjective meaning 'sweet' and a noun denoting traditional milk-based sweets and confections. In Bangladeshi social life, presenting a box of মিষ্টি (mishti) is the mandatory cultural custom when sharing good news or visiting relatives. Learners should note that it is also frequently applied as an adjective to describe pleasing weather, a soft smile, or an endearing child.

How do you say “sweet” in Bangla?

Say মিষ্টি, pronounced mishti. Press play to hear a native Bangladeshi voice say it.

Pronunciation tips

• It has a retroflex sound (capital T or D in the precise spelling): curl your tongue tip back to the roof of your mouth.

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