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Son
Chele
CHHAY-lay
About this phrase
Literally
boy; son
When to use it
Amar chele means 'my son'; on its own chele just means 'boy'. The counterpart is meye, daughter/girl.
How it feels
Neutral, everyday kinship term.
Formality
Neutral
Grammar
Word by word
Examples
In a conversation
A
Tomar chhele na meye?
Do you have a son or a daughter?
B
Amar ekta chhele
I have a son.
Common replies
O amar chhele
He is my son.
Apnar chheler naam ki?
What is your son's name?