LearnBanglaপড়া
pora precise: pôRa
to read, read, study
What does পড়া mean?
পড়া (pora) is a Bangla verb that means to read, read, study in English.
Written with a retroflex flap, this verb means to read or to study academic subjects. It is universally used in standard Bangladeshi Bangla for schoolwork, reading the newspaper, or going to university. Learners frequently mix it up with পরা (pora), which means to wear clothes.
How do you say “to read” in Bangla?
Say পড়া, pronounced pora. Press play to hear a native Bangladeshi voice say it.
Pronunciation tips
- It has a flapped ড় (R in the precise spelling): curl the tongue tip back and flick it forward once.
These sounds have no exact English match. Practise them letter by letter in the Bengali alphabet guide.
Example sentences
- বই পড়া একটি খুব ভালো অভ্যাস।boi pora ekti khub bhalo obbhash.
Reading books is a very good habit.
- আপনার কি বাংলা পত্রিকা পড়া সহজ লাগে?apnar ki bangla potrika pora shohoj lage?
Do you find reading Bangla newspapers easy?
- পরীক্ষার আগে মনোযোগ দিয়ে পড়া দরকার।porikkhar age monojog diye pora dorkar.
It is necessary to study attentively before exams.
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