Bengal's history is intertwined with its geographical position, facilitating trade and cultural exchange. The region's influence spans literature, with Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, and politics, being the epicenter of India's independence movement.
No exact match translations found for 'Bengal' in dogri.
Word 'Bengal' in Other Languages
- Bengal in Assamese অসমীয়া
- Bengal in Bengali বাংলা
- Bengal in Bodo बड़ो
- Bengal in Dogri डोगरी
- Bengal in English
- Bengal in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- Bengal in Hindi हिन्दी
- Bengal in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- Bengal in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- Bengal in Konkani कोंकणी
- Bengal in Maithili মৈথিলী
- Bengal in Malayalam മലയാളം
- Bengal in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- Bengal in Marathi मराठी
- Bengal in Nepali नेपाली
- Bengal in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- Bengal in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- Bengal in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- Bengal in Santali
- Bengal in Sindhi سنڌي
- Bengal in Tamil தமிழ்
- Bengal in Telugu తెలుగు
- Bengal in Urdu اُردُو
Bengal
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
/ˈbɛŋɡɔːl/
Definitions
- A region in South Asia encompassing present-day Bangladesh and the Indian state of West Bengal.
- Known for its rich cultural heritage, including literature, art, and cuisine.
Usage Examples
- The Bengal region is famous for its vibrant festivals.
- Bengal has a long history of maritime trade.
Etymology
The name 'Bengal' is derived from the ancient kingdom of Vanga or Banga, which was located in the region.
Synonyms
- Vanga
- Bangla
Antonyms
- N/A
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Hindi | बंगाल | /bəŋˈɡaːl/ |
| Spanish | Bengala | /benˈɡala/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ˈbɛŋɡɔːl/
- American English: /ˈbɛŋɡəl/
Historical Usage
Bengal has been referenced in ancient texts, including the Mahabharata, as a thriving center of culture and commerce.
Cultural Nuances
Bengal is renowned for its Durga Puja festival, classical music, and unique culinary traditions such as fish and sweets like rasgulla.