নাকি
naki
or, isn't it
What does নাকি mean?
নাকি (naki) is a Bangla conjunction that means or, isn't it in English.
নাকি (naki) is the spoken 'or' used inside alternative questions, as in চা নাকি কফি (cha naki kofi). It also comes at the end of a sentence to ask for confirmation or to pass on hearsay, roughly 'is it true that…?' or '…or not?'. It belongs to questions only; the neutral written 'or' between two items is কিংবা (kiba) or অথবা (othoba).
How do you say “or” in Bangla?
Say নাকি, pronounced naki.
Example sentences
- তুমি যাবে নাকি আমি যাব?tumi jabe naki ami jabo?
Will you go, or shall I?
- চা নাকি কফি?cha naki kofi?
Tea or coffee?
- তুমি নাকি অসুস্থ?tumi naki osustho?
I hear you're unwell?
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