Bengali · Travel & Places
বাস
bas
Bus
Beginnernoun
Definition
A large road vehicle that carries many passengers.
Example
আমি বাসে অফিসে যাই।
I take the bus to the office.
Etymology
'বাস' (bas) traces its origins to the English word 'bus,' which refers to a public transport vehicle. The term was adopted into Bengali as public transportation increased in the 20th century.
How & Where It’s Used
'বাস' (bas) is widely used in both spoken and written Bengali, in both informal and formal settings. It is prevalent across urban and suburban regions of Bangladesh.