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The written language and grammar

Bengali uses the Brahmi script. In many ways, it resembles Hindi and Sanskrit and is also a cross between an alphabet and a syllabary, what is known as an “Abugida.” The Bengali script has 36 consonants, 11 vowels, and 10 vowel diacritics that are used along with corresponding vowels.

There is also a vast array of special characters. Only when they appear without corresponding consonants can vowels be written with distinct characters, like at the beginning of a word. Otherwise, they are found in conjunction with the consonant with which they form a character.

There is no upper or lower case, and there is only one punctuation mark: a vertical stroke that ends the sentence. Paragraphs, however, end with two vertical strokes. Bengali script is written from left.

As for grammar, Bengali follows the subject-object-verb sentence structure and uses postpositions. There is no grammatical gender, and adjectives and nouns hardly ever change. Verbs, however, change depending upon the person, time, and honorific form, but not singularity or plurality.

You can be sure that our Bengali translators are familiar with these specific grammatical features because we only hire native-speaking translators for our projects. Only a native speaker is able to translate your documents accurately.

To ensure that your documents are also perfect in thematic terminology, our translators are specialized in at least one subject area. In this way, we can ensure that your Bengali translation in the field of medicine, technology, or other field will be error-free.

Dialects of the Bengali language and its similarities to other languages

There has only been a standardized Bengali language since the mid-18th century. In addition to the standard official language, there are still many Bengali dialects in existence. For example, Nadia, Choltibhascha, or Bangal are spoken in different regions of Bangladesh and India. Some Bengali dialects such as Chakma and Sylheti have even evolved into separate languages. Languages related to Bengali are Assamese and Oriya. All three languages share a common root – Magadhi.

Dialects are especially important for translations if the translated documents have to do with a certain region, as would be the case in marketing. We watch out for subtleties like these so that your translation always hits the correct tone.

Leave it to our dedicated project managers to pick the best translator for your project. They are happy to assist you if you have any questions about your Bengali translations and are in charge of preparing your documents for translation. In addition to producing professional translations, we also specialize in many other language services, including interpreter services and certified translations of birth certificates and other official documents into or from Bengali (often used for immigration by the USCIS or immigration body in another country).

How much does a translation into Bengali cost?

The standard rate for translations from English into Bengali is $ 0.13 per word and for translations from Bengali into English, the going rate is $ 0.14. For new customers or large texts (more than 5,000 words), we may significantly reduce our rates. For urgent jobs that need several translators working simultaneously, we will apply a surcharge.

Just contact us to get more information and a no-obligation quote. Our project managers can be reached via telephone, email, or the form. We look forward to serving you.