game

noun/ɡeɪm/CEFR A1

খেলা

Meaning

An activity with rules that people play for fun or in competition.

Example sentences

  • We watched the game together.আমরা একসাথে খেলাটা দেখেছি।
  • This game is easy to learn.এই খেলাটা শেখা সহজ।

Common phrases with “game”

  • play a gameখেলা খেলা
  • win a gameখেলায় জেতা
  • a video gameভিডিও গেম

A common mistake

I am playing cricket game.→I am playing cricket.

খেলার নামের পরে আলাদা করে 'game' বসাতে হয় না — 'play cricket', 'play football'।

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: match, contest

Similar words, and what each means

  • match

    ম্যাচ, খেলা

    A sports contest between two teams or players.

  • contest

    প্রতিযোগিতা, প্রতিদ্বন্দ্বিতা

    A competition in which people try to win a prize.

  • sport

    খেলাধুলা, ক্রীড়া

    A game or physical activity done for exercise or competition.

Other English words for “খেলা”

  • play

    To take part in a game or to do something for fun.

  • match

    A sports contest between two teams or players.

“game” elsewhere on EnglishBD

Where this word is used

Check yourself

  1. “game” — এর বাংলা অর্থ কোনটি?

    • • দুপুর, মধ্যাহ্ন
    • • খেলা
    • • সাপ
    • • কলার, জামার গলা
    Show the answer

    খেলা — game (noun) — খেলা. An activity with rules that people play for fun or in competition.

  2. Which word is closest in meaning to “game”?

    • • abstract
    • • knitwear
    • • match
    • • humidor
    Show the answer

    match — match — ম্যাচ, খেলা. A sports contest between two teams or players.

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