The English Language

Borrowed Words From
Bengali

5 Words Listed


Bengali Language Notes

Bengali is an Indo-European language spoken in Bangladesh and North East India.


WordMeaningNotes
Bangladesh land of small houses  
bungalow small house From 'bangal', the same root as 'Bangladesh'.
dinghy little boat  
jute   A fibre from the bark of an Indian tree used for making sacks.
tom-tom    

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