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How do you say joking in bengali?

There are a few ways to say "joking" in Bengali, depending on the context:

Informal:

* মজা করছি (moza karchhi): This literally translates to "I'm joking" and is the most common informal way to say it.

* হাসি (hasi): This means "laughter" and can be used to indicate you're joking, especially if you're being lighthearted.

* ঠাট্টা (thattā): This means "jest" and can be used to indicate that you're teasing someone.

Formal:

* মজা করে বলছি (moza kore bolchhi): This is a more formal way of saying "I'm joking" and is often used in written language or in formal situations.

* ঠাট্টা করছি (thattā karchhi): This is a more formal way of saying "I'm joking" and implies that you are being humorous.

Other phrases:

* আমি মজা করছিলাম (ami moza karchilam): "I was joking"

* তুমি কি মজা করছো? (tumi ki moza karchho?) "Are you joking?"

* এটা ঠাট্টা (eta thatta): "This is a joke"

The best way to choose the right phrase will depend on the specific situation and your relationship with the person you're talking to.

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