থালা

What does থালা mean?

থালা (thala) is a Bangla noun that means plate, dish in English.

Refers to a standard dining plate or shallow dish, traditionally made of stainless steel, melamine, or clay. It is an everyday household item central to Bangladeshi meals, where rice is served onto a wide plate for eating with one's right hand. Learners should avoid confusing it with বাটি (bati), which specifically refers to a deeper bowl used for lentils or curry.

How do you say “plate” in Bangla?

Say থালা, pronounced thala. Press play to hear a native Bangladeshi voice say it.

Pronunciation tips

• It has a breathy consonant (bh, chh, dh, kh, th): say it with a small puff of air, as if a soft h follows.

These sounds have no exact English match. Practise them letter by letter in the Bengali alphabet guide.