পেট

What does পেট mean?

পেট (pet) is a Bangla noun that means stomach, belly in English.

Refers to the stomach, abdomen, or belly. It is ubiquitous in daily life when discussing hunger, fullness, or stomach upsets, which are common health topics in Bangladesh. Beginners often hear the phrase পেট ভরা (pet bhora) to express being completely full after a meal.

How do you say “stomach” in Bangla?

Say পেট, pronounced pet. 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.