সাঁকো

What does সাঁকো mean?

সাঁকো (shako) is a Bangla noun that means bamboo bridge, footbridge in English.

This noun refers specifically to a narrow footbridge, traditionally constructed from bamboo poles, spanning rural canals and small streams. It is a quintessential feature of the village landscape throughout Bangladesh. Learners should not use it for large concrete or steel bridges, which are called সেতু (shetu) or পুল (pul).

How do you say “bamboo bridge” in Bangla?

Say সাঁকো, pronounced shako. Press play to hear a native Bangladeshi voice say it.

Pronunciation tips

• The vowel is nasal (the ঁ sign): let air through your nose as you say it.

These sounds have no exact English match. Practise them letter by letter in the Bengali alphabet guide.