ফল

What does ফল mean?

ফল (phol) is a Bangla noun that means fruit in English.

Refers to fresh edible fruit, but also carries the abstract meaning of a result, consequence, or outcome of an action or exam. In local markets across Bangladesh, it is used daily when buying seasonal specialties like mangoes and jackfruit. Learners often fail to realize that the exact same word ফল (phol) is used on report cards and in moral lessons to denote consequences.

How do you say “fruit” in Bangla?

Say ফল, pronounced phol. 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.