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rasta
road, street, way
What does রাস্তা mean?
রাস্তা (rasta) is a Bangla noun that means road, street, way in English.
রাস্তা (rasta) means a street, road, or avenue, and is the standard colloquial term heard everywhere in Bangladesh. It is the primary word used when giving directions, navigating city traffic, or asking about bus routes. Learners should distinguish it from পথ (poth), which often conveys a poetic, figurative journey or trail, whereas রাস্তা (rasta) denotes the paved, everyday road.
How do you say “road” in Bangla?
Say রাস্তা, pronounced rasta. Press play to hear a native Bangladeshi voice say it.
Example sentences
- এই রাস্তায় খুব ভিড় থাকে।ei rastay khub bhir thake.
This road is very crowded.
- সাবধানে রাস্তা পার হবেন।shabdhane rasta par hoben.
Please cross the road carefully.
- গুলশান যাওয়ার রাস্তা কোনটা?gulshan jaoyar rasta konta?
Which road goes to Gulshan?
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