Bengali · Common Verbs
আসা
asha
To come
Beginnerverb
Definition
To move toward the speaker or a place.
Example
আজ রাতে আমাদের বাড়িতে আসুন!
Come to our house tonight!
Etymology
The verb 'আসা' (asha) is derived from the Sanskrit 'आस' (āsa), which means 'to come.' Over time, it evolved in Bengali to indicate arrival or approach.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in both formal and informal contexts, 'আসা' appears in everyday spoken language as well as in literary forms. It is understood universally across Bengali-speaking regions.