🇧🇩 Bengali phrases

How to Say "No" in Bengali

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
না
"No" in Bengali · say it like naa

The most natural way to say "No" in Bengali is না. 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

কখনোই না
used for stronger emphasis, meaning 'never'
না, ধন্যবাদ
used when politely declining an offer

When to use it

Use 'না' when you want to disagree or negate something. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It's a straightforward way to say no in conversations.

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Examples in Bengali

BengaliEnglish
আপনি কি আসবেন? না।Are you coming? No.
আপনার কি কিছু দরকার? না, ধন্যবাদ।Do you need anything? No, thank you.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'না' with 'হ্যাঁ' (yes) and use it incorrectly.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear না, 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

Can 'না' be used in formal situations?

'না' is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts.

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