শাড়ি

What does শাড়ি mean?

শাড়ি (shari) is a Bangla noun that means sari in English.

This noun refers to the traditional unstitched garment draped by women throughout Bangladesh for both everyday wear and celebratory occasions. In Bangladesh, lightweight cotton saris are popular for daily work, while elaborate Jamdani (জামদানি, jamdani) or silk weaves are reserved for weddings and festivals. Learners should remember that the specific verb for wearing or putting on a sari is পরা (pora).

How do you say “sari” in Bangla?

Say শাড়ি, pronounced shari. 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.