folktale

noun/ˈfəʊkteɪl/CEFR B2

লোককাহিনি

Meaning

A traditional story passed down among ordinary people through generations.

Example sentences

Grandmother tells a folktale every night.দাদি প্রতি রাতে একটি লোককাহিনি বলেন।
This folktale teaches children to be honest.এই লোককাহিনি শিশুদের সৎ হতে শেখায়।

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: legend

Similar words, and what each means

legend
কিংবদন্তি
A famous old story that may be partly true, or a very famous and admired person.
fairy tale
রূপকথা
A children's story about magical events and imaginary creatures.

Other English words for “লোককাহিনি”

folklore
The traditional stories, beliefs, and customs of a community.

“folktale” elsewhere on EnglishBD

Every folktale needs a brave hero.
hero — dictionary →

Where this word is used

লোককাহিনি — বাংলা অর্থ

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লোককাহিনি — folktale (noun) — লোককাহিনি. A traditional story passed down among ordinary people through generations.
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legend — legend — কিংবদন্তি. A famous old story that may be partly true, or a very famous and admired person.

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