সোনা

What does সোনা mean?

সোনা (shona) is a Bangla noun that means gold in English.

This noun refers to the precious metal gold and gold jewellery, which is culturally significant at Bangladeshi weddings. It is also extremely common as a tender term of endearment for babies and young children, similar to 'darling' or 'sweetheart'. Beginners should take care not to confuse it with the identically pronounced verb শোনা (shona), meaning to hear.

How do you say “gold” in Bangla?

Say সোনা, pronounced shona. Press play to hear a native Bangladeshi voice say it.