LearnBanglaসত্য
shotto precise: shôtto
truth
What does সত্য mean?
সত্য (shotto) is a Bangla noun that means truth in English.
The truth, or something that is true; a fairly formal and slightly literary word that turns up in writing, speeches, and moral sayings. In everyday conversation people usually say সত্যি (shotti) instead, so a learner who uses সত্য in casual chat can sound bookish. Related common phrase: সত্য কথা (shotto kotha), "the truth" or "a true word".
How do you say “truth” in Bangla?
Say সত্য, pronounced shotto. Press play to hear a native Bangladeshi voice say it.
Example sentences
- সত্য কথা বলা ভালো।shotto kotha bola bhalo.
It's good to tell the truth.
- এটা কি সত্য?eta ki shotto?
Is this true?
- আমি সত্য বলছি।ami shotto bolchhi.
I'm telling the truth.
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