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si-en-ji
CNG, auto-rickshaw
What does সিএনজি mean?
সিএনজি (si-en-ji) is a Bangla noun that means CNG, auto-rickshaw in English.
This colloquial noun is the universal Bangladeshi term for a motorized green three-wheeler auto-rickshaw, named after the fuel it uses. It is an indispensable mode of transit in Dhaka and is used constantly for hailing rides and negotiating street fares. Learners should note that while Indian speakers call this vehicle an auto, in Bangladesh it is almost exclusively referred to as a সিএনজি (si-en-ji).
How do you say “CNG” in Bangla?
Say সিএনজি, pronounced si-en-ji. Press play to hear a native Bangladeshi voice say it.
Example sentences
- আমরা সিএনজি দিয়ে ধানমন্ডি যাব।amra si-en-ji diye dhanmondi jabo.
We will go to Dhanmondi by CNG.
- ভাই, সিএনজি কি খালি আছে?bhai, si-en-ji ki khali achhe?
Brother, is the CNG available?
- এয়ারপোর্ট যেতে সিএনজি ভাড়া কত?eyarport jete si-en-ji bhara koto?
How much is the CNG fare to go to the airport?
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