Bangla dictionary · noun

শাশুড়ি

shashuri precise: shashuRi

mother-in-law

What does শাশুড়ি mean?

শাশুড়ি (shashuri) is a Bangla noun that means mother-in-law in English.

Mother-in-law, specifically the mother of one's husband or wife. In Bangladeshi family life she is a central figure, and the word typically comes up when talking about where a wife lives or who helps with the children. Note the related শ্বশুর (shoshur), meaning father-in-law.

How do you say “mother-in-law” in Bangla?

Say শাশুড়ি, pronounced shashuri.

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