ফোন

What does ফোন mean?

ফোন (phon) is a Bangla noun that means phone, telephone in English.

The universally accepted loanword for a telephone, mobile phone, or phone call in Bangladesh. It frequently pairs with করা (kora) to make a call, and with ধরা (dhora) to answer one. Beginners frequently make the mistake of translating 'answer the phone' using উত্তর দেওয়া (uttor deoya), whereas Bangladeshi speakers exclusively say ফোন ধরা (phon dhora).

How do you say “phone” in Bangla?

Say ফোন, pronounced phon. Press play to hear a native Bangladeshi voice say it.