🇧🇩 Bengali phrases

How to Say "Food" in Bengali

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
খাবার
"Food" in Bengali · say it like khah-bar

The most natural way to say "Food" in Bengali is খাবার. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

ভোজন
more formal, often used in literary contexts
খানা
casual and commonly used in everyday conversation

When to use it

You can use 'খাবার' when talking about meals or food in general. It is suitable for both formal and informal situations. Use it when discussing what you will eat or when offering food to someone. It is a versatile term that fits many contexts.

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Examples in Bengali

BengaliEnglish
আজ রাতে খাবার খেতে আসো।Come to eat food tonight.
তোমার খাবার কি ভালো লাগছে?Do you like your food?
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'খাবার' with 'খানা', thinking they are interchangeable, but 'খাবার' is more general.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear খাবার, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Bengali with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between 'খাবার' and 'খানা'?

'খাবার' is more formal and general, while 'খানা' is more casual and commonly used in everyday speech.

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