Eh maa! You have heard this word several times from your Bengali friend. However, this word simply means, oh no! But the degree of dismay that this phrase in Bangla gives out cannot be achieved in any other language.
When you are happy and you know it is awesome, sum up with, Phataphati. Literally translated it means awesome. It is generally used when you are left with no words to express your joy. Oh and by the way it is used as a compliment as well as a way to tease someone.
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