animal
noun
A living creature that is not a human or plant.
প্রাণী
Many wild animals are losing their homes due to deforestation.
avalanche
noun
A large mass of snow falling quickly down a mountain.
তুষারধস
The avalanche destroyed several buildings at the base of the mountain.
bird
noun
An animal with wings and feathers that can usually fly.
পাখি
Many types of bird live in the forest near the village.
broad
adjective
covering a wide area or many things
প্রশস্ত, বিস্তৃত
The course gives students a broad knowledge of science.
bush
noun
a small plant with many branches and leaves
ঝোপঝাড়
The bird built its nest inside a thick bush near the river.
canyon
noun
A deep and narrow valley cut by a river over time.
গিরিখাত
The Grand Canyon is one of the most famous natural wonders in the world.
catastrophe
noun
a sudden event that causes great damage or suffering
বিপর্যয়, মহাদুর্যোগ
The earthquake was a catastrophe that killed thousands of people.
cliff
noun
a high steep rock face near the sea or land
খাড়া পাহাড়, ঢাল
The hiker stood at the top of the cliff and looked down.
coast
noun
the land that is next to the sea
সমুদ্র উপকূল
Many tourists visit the coast during summer holidays.
continent
noun
one of the seven very large areas of land on Earth
মহাদেশ
Asia is the largest continent in the world by area.
countryside
noun
land outside cities with fields and natural areas
গ্রামাঞ্চল
Many people move to the countryside to enjoy a peaceful life.
dam
noun
a wall built across a river to hold back water
বাঁধ
The dam was built to control flooding in the valley.
depth
noun
how deep something is from top to bottom
গভীরতা
The depth of the ocean can reach over 10,000 metres.
desert
noun
a large dry area with very little rain or plants
মরুভূমি
The Sahara Desert is the largest hot desert in the world.
desertification
noun
The process where fertile land slowly becomes a dry desert.
মরুকরণ
Desertification is a serious environmental problem in many African countries today.
disaster
noun
a very bad event that causes great harm or damage
বিপর্যয়
The flood was a natural disaster that affected many people.
dog
noun
A common animal that people keep as a pet.
কুকুর
The dog ran quickly through the open field near the village.
eastern
adjective
related to or located in the east direction
পূর্বাঞ্চলীয়, পূর্বের
Eastern countries have rich cultural and historical traditions.
erosion
noun
The slow wearing away of land by wind or water.
ভূমিক্ষয়
Soil erosion near the river bank is destroying farmland in rural areas.
exploration
noun
the act of travelling to discover new places or things
অন্বেষণ, গবেষণা
Space exploration has helped scientists learn about other planets.
extreme
adjective
very great or very strong in degree
চরম
Extreme weather conditions make farming very difficult in that region.
farm
noun
A piece of land used to grow food or raise animals.
খামার / কৃষিজমি
The farmer grows rice and vegetables on his farm every year.
feed
verb
To give food to a person or animal.
খাওয়ানো
Farmers feed their animals early every morning on the farm.
field
noun
An open area of land, often covered with grass.
মাঠ / ক্ষেত
Farmers grow rice in large fields near the village.
flame
noun
a bright burning fire that produces hot light
শিখা, আগুনের লেলিহান
The forest flame spread quickly due to dry weather conditions.
float
verb
to stay on top of water without sinking
ভাসা, ভেসে থাকা
Boats float on the river during the monsoon flood season.
flower
noun
The colourful part of a plant that produces seeds.
ফুল
Many colourful flowers grow in the botanical garden every spring.
footbridge
noun
A small bridge made only for people to walk across.
পায়ে চলার সেতু
The footbridge over the river helps villagers reach the market easily.
forest
noun
A large area of land covered with many trees.
বন / অরণ্য
The Sundarbans is a large forest shared by Bangladesh and India.
grass
noun
a green plant that covers fields and gardens
ঘাস
Children played on the green grass in the park.
ground
noun
the surface of the earth under your feet
মাটি, ভূমি
The children sat on the ground during the school trip.
grow
verb
To become bigger or develop over time.
বৃদ্ধি পাওয়া / জন্মানো
Trees grow faster when they get enough sunlight and water.
height
noun
how tall or high something or someone is
উচ্চতা
The height of Mount Everest is about 8,849 metres.
hill
noun
a high area of land, smaller than a mountain
পাহাড়, টিলা
The village is located on top of a green hill.
hollow
adjective
having an empty space inside, not solid
ফাঁপা, শূন্য
The bird made its nest inside a hollow tree in the forest.
insect
noun
A very small animal with six legs and a small body.
পোকামাকড়
Some insects like bees are very important for the environment.
island
noun
A piece of land with water all around it.
দ্বীপ
The small island in the ocean is home to rare birds.
jungle
noun
a thick forest with many wild plants and animals
জঙ্গল
Many rare animals live deep inside the jungle.
lake
noun
A large area of water with land all around it.
হ্রদ
The village near the lake gets fresh water for daily use.
land
noun
The solid ground or earth that is not water.
ভূমি / জমি
Farmers use the land to grow rice and vegetables.
landscape
noun
the visible land area with its natural features
ভূদৃশ্য, প্রকৃতির দৃশ্য
The green landscape of Bangladesh is truly beautiful.
landslides
noun
Large amounts of rock and soil falling down a slope.
ভূমিধস
Heavy rain caused landslides that blocked the main road through the hills.
leaf
noun
a flat green part that grows on a plant or tree
পাতা
Each leaf on the tree fell slowly during autumn season.
locate
verb
to find or discover where something is
খুঁজে পাওয়া
Researchers used maps to locate the ancient ruins.
located
adjective
found or placed in a particular position or area
অবস্থিত
The school is located near the city centre.
moon
noun
the large round object that moves around the Earth
চাঁদ
The moon affects the tides of the ocean every day.
mount
verb
to climb up or go higher gradually
আরোহণ করা
The team began to mount the steep hill at dawn.
mountain
noun
A very high area of land with steep sides.
পর্বত
The mountain in that region is covered with snow.
mud
noun
wet, soft earth that is sticky and dark
কাদা
The flood left thick mud all over the village roads.
narrow
adjective
not wide; having a small distance from side to side
সরু, সংকীর্ণ
The narrow road made it hard for two cars to pass.
natural
adjective
Made by nature, not by people.
প্রাকৃতিক
Forests and rivers are natural resources we must protect.
nature
noun
All plants, animals, and the physical world around us.
প্রকৃতি
We should take care of nature to keep our planet healthy.
northern
adjective
relating to or located in the north
উত্তরাঞ্চলের
The northern regions of the country have very cold winters.
oasis
noun
A green area with water found inside a dry desert.
মরূদ্যান
Travellers rested at the oasis and filled their bottles with fresh water.
ocean
noun
A very large area of salt water on Earth.
মহাসাগর
Pollution is causing serious damage to the ocean and its life.
outdoor
adjective
happening or used outside, not inside a building
বাইরের, খোলা মাঠের
Outdoor activities like hiking improve both fitness and mood.
outdoors
adverb
in or into the open air, outside a building
বাইরে, খোলা আকাশের নিচে
Students who study outdoors often feel more relaxed and focused.
path
noun
a narrow way or road for people to walk on
পথ, রাস্তা
The hikers followed a narrow path through the forest.
peninsula
noun
A piece of land surrounded by water on three sides.
উপদ্বীপ
The peninsula is surrounded by sea on three sides and has rich wildlife.
plant
noun
A living thing that grows in soil and has leaves.
গাছপালা
The plant in the garden needs water every day.
pond
noun
a small area of still water in the ground
পুকুর, ডোবা
Children fed the ducks at the pond in the park.
pure
adjective
clean and not mixed with anything bad
বিশুদ্ধ
The mountain spring provides pure water to the village.
reef
noun
a line of rock or coral under the sea surface
প্রবাল প্রাচীর
The Great Barrier Reef is home to thousands of sea animals.
region
noun
a large area of land with shared features
অঞ্চল
The northern region of the country receives very heavy rainfall.
remote
adjective
far away from cities or other people
দূরবর্তী, প্রত্যন্ত
Children in remote villages often have limited access to education.
river
noun
A large flow of water moving through land.
নদী
The Padma is one of the biggest rivers in Bangladesh.
root
noun
the part of a plant that grows under the ground
শিকড়, মূল
Tree roots can damage roads and buildings over many years.
rural
adjective
related to the countryside, not the city
গ্রামীণ
Many rural areas in Bangladesh lack access to clean water.
sand
noun
tiny grains of rock found on beaches or deserts
বালি
The children played on the warm sand near the beach.
sea
noun
a large area of salt water
সমুদ্র
Many tourists visit the sea every summer for holidays.
shade
noun
a dark cool area away from direct sunlight
ছায়া, আবছায়া
We sat in the shade of a tree during the hot afternoon.
shadow
noun
a dark shape made when light is blocked by something
ছায়া, অন্ধকার
The tall building cast a long shadow across the street.
shallow
adjective
not deep; having little distance from top to bottom
অগভীর, উপরিভাগীয়
The river was shallow enough for children to walk across safely.
shine
verb
to give out or reflect bright light
উজ্জ্বল হওয়া, চকচক করা
The sun began to shine brightly after the morning rain.
sight
noun
the ability to see; something you see
দৃষ্টি / দৃশ্য
The mountain was a beautiful sight in the early morning.
sink
verb
to go down below the surface of water
ডুবে যাওয়া
The small boat began to sink during the heavy storm.
sky
noun
the space above the earth that we can see
আকাশ
The sky was clear and blue on the summer morning.
soil
noun
the top layer of earth where plants grow
মাটি
Farmers need healthy soil to grow good crops.
southern
adjective
relating to or located in the south
দক্ষিণের
Southern Bangladesh is often affected by floods every year.
spectacular
adjective
very impressive and exciting to look at or see
অসাধারণ দৃশ্যমান
The tourists enjoyed the spectacular view from the mountain top.
spot
noun
a particular place or location
স্থান, জায়গা
Cox's Bazar is a popular tourist spot in Bangladesh.
star
noun
a bright light you see in the sky at night
তারা
Scientists study stars to learn about the universe.
steep
adjective
rising or falling sharply; at a big angle
খাড়া, তীব্র
The hikers struggled to climb the steep mountain path.
stone
noun
a small hard piece of rock found on the ground
পাথর
The old bridge was built from large pieces of stone.
stream
noun
a small and narrow flowing body of water
ছোট নদী বা স্রোত
The village children played near the clear mountain stream.
sun
noun
the bright star that gives us light and heat
সূর্য
The sun rises in the east every morning.
surround
verb
to be all around something or someone on every side
ঘিরে রাখা
Mountains surround the small village on all sides.
surrounding
adjective
being near or around a place or thing
পার্শ্ববর্তী
The surrounding forests were damaged by the heavy flood.
tank
noun
a large container used for holding liquid or gas
ট্যাংক, জলাধার
The water tank on the roof supplies the whole building.
tornado
noun
A very strong and dangerous spinning wind storm.
ঘূর্ণিঝড়
The tornado caused great damage to homes and farms in the region.
tranquil
adjective
very calm, quiet, and peaceful
শান্তিপূর্ণ
The village by the lake had a tranquil and relaxing atmosphere.
tree
noun
A tall plant with a trunk, branches, and leaves.
গাছ / বৃক্ষ
Planting a tree helps reduce pollution in the environment.
tropical
adjective
relating to hot and wet areas near the equator
গ্রীষ্মমণ্ডলীয়
Tropical rainforests are home to many rare animals.
typhoon
noun
a very strong tropical storm with heavy wind and rain
টাইফুন, ঘূর্ণিঝড়
The typhoon destroyed many homes along the coastal areas.
valley
noun
a low area of land between hills or mountains
উপত্যকা
The river flows through a beautiful green valley.
vast
adjective
very large in size or amount
বিশাল
The Amazon is a vast forest covering much of South America.
volcano
noun
a mountain that can send out hot rock and fire
আগ্নেয়গিরি
The volcano erupted and covered the village in hot ash.
water
noun
A clear liquid that people and animals need to live.
পানি
People in dry areas have very little clean water.
waterfall
noun
Water falling down from a high place to a lower place.
জলপ্রপাত
The waterfall in the national park attracts many tourists every year.
wave
noun
a moving line of water on the sea surface
ঢেউ
Large waves made swimming in the sea very dangerous.
wide
adjective
large in distance from one side to the other
প্রশস্ত, চওড়া
The wide river separates the two towns in the region.
wood
noun
hard material that comes from trees
কাঠ, বন
Many old houses in the village were built using wood.
zone
noun
a special area with a particular purpose or feature
অঞ্চল, এলাকা
The city created a green zone to reduce air pollution.