LearnBanglaপদ্ম
poddo precise: pôddo
lotus
What does পদ্ম mean?
পদ্ম (poddo) is a Bangla noun that means lotus in English.
The lotus, a large pink water flower and the national flower of Bangladesh, so it shows up in poetry, school lessons, and names. The same spelling appears in পদ্মা (poddha), the river Padma, so watch the ending vowel. It is a slightly literary word; in speech people often just say ফুল (phul) with a colour word.
How do you say “lotus” in Bangla?
Say পদ্ম, pronounced poddo. Press play to hear a native Bangladeshi voice say it.
Example sentences
- পদ্মটা খুব সুন্দর।poddota khub shundor.
The lotus is very beautiful.
- বাগানে পদ্ম ফুটেছে।bagane poddo phutechhe.
A lotus has bloomed in the garden.
- তুমি কি পদ্ম চেনো?tumi ki poddo cheno?
Do you know the lotus?
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