LearnBanglaশ্বশুর
shoshur precise: shôshur
father-in-law
What does শ্বশুর mean?
শ্বশুর (shoshur) is a Bangla noun that means father-in-law in English.
The father of your husband or wife; it can also be used pointedly for a husband in jokes or complaints. Muslims in Bangladesh often address him instead as আব্বা (abba) or বাবা (baba) out of respect, so saying শ্বশুর (shoshur) to his face can sound stiff. The feminine counterpart is শাশুড়ি (shashuri), mother-in-law.
How do you say “father-in-law” in Bangla?
Say শ্বশুর, pronounced shoshur.
Example sentences
- আমার শ্বশুর খুব ভালো মানুষ।amar shoshur khub bhalo manush.
My father-in-law is a very good person.
- শ্বশুরবাড়ি কখন যাবে?shoshurbari kokhon jabe?
When will you go to your in-laws' house?
- তোমার শ্বশুর কি এখন বাসায়?tomar shoshur ki ekhon bashay?
Is your father-in-law home now?
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