Chittagonian phrases
Essential Chatgaiya phrases: how are you, I am fine, and elder vs informal you
If you type Chittagonian phrases into a Bangla translator, you will get Dhaka. Use courtyard lines instead.
Chatgaiya (Chittagonian) is the spoken language of Chittagong. It is related to Bangla and is not what a Standard Bangla app teaches. Address changes with the person.
| English | How people say it | Note |
|---|---|---|
| How are you? (elder) | Ône ken ason? | Formal. |
| How are you? (informal) | Tũi ken aso? | Peers. |
| How are you? (younger/close) | Tui ken asos? | Friends and younger relatives. |
| I am fine | Añi gom asi | Gom is the well/good many learners miss if they only know Bangla bhalo. |
| What is your name? (elder) | Ônor naam ki? | Formal. |
| Thank you (elder) | Onorey doinnobaad | Informal often tuarey doinnobaad. |
Spellings vary because Chatgaiya is mainly oral. Match your Nanu and Dadu. The Learn Chittagonian Chatgaiya app groups arrival, kitchen, phone and market, with Bangla-bridge cards so you can see the contrast on purpose. Practice audio is on-device speech synthesis — a drill, not a studio recording of a Chittagong speaker. Overview: how to learn Chatgaiya.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say how are you in Chittagonian?
Informal: Tũi ken aso? Formal/elder: Ône ken ason? Close/younger: Tui ken asos?
How do you say I am fine in Chatgaiya?
A common teaching form is Añi gom asi (I am well).
Is there a Chatgaiya learning app?
Yes. Learn Chittagonian Chatgaiya on the App Store is a paid courtyard course, not a Bangla relabel.
