LearnBanglaফুপু
phupu
paternal aunt, aunt
What does ফুপু mean?
ফুপু (phupu) is a Bangla noun that means paternal aunt, aunt in English.
Refers specifically to one's father's sister (paternal aunt) in Bangladeshi Bangla. It is also used as an affectionate, respectful term of address for elderly female family friends. In Bangladesh this term is standard across society, whereas the West Bengal equivalent পিসি (pishi) is not used by mainstream Bangladeshi speakers.
How do you say “paternal aunt” in Bangla?
Say ফুপু, pronounced phupu. Press play to hear a native Bangladeshi voice say it.
Example sentences
- কাল ফুপু আমাদের বাসায় আসবেন।kal phupu amader bashay ashben.
Tomorrow paternal aunt will visit our home.
- ফুপু, আপনার শরীর কেমন আছে?phupu, apnar shorir kemon achhe?
Auntie, how is your health?
- ফুপুর জন্য এই উপহারটা এনেছি।phupur jonno ei upoharta enechhi.
I brought this gift for my paternal aunt.
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