পরা

What does পরা mean?

পরা (pora) is a Bangla verb that means to wear, wear, put on in English.

This verb means to put on or wear clothing, shoes, glasses, or accessories. In Bangladesh, it is used broadly for all wearable items, from shirts to watches, unlike English which distinguishes wearing from putting on. Learners must not confuse this dental-r spelling with the retroflex পড়া (pora), which means to read or to fall.

How do you say “to wear” in Bangla?

Say পরা, pronounced pora. Press play to hear a native Bangladeshi voice say it.