Bengali · Nature & Environment
বাতাস
batash
Wind; air
Beginnernoun
Definition
Moving air that you can feel.
Example
নদীর ধারে ঠান্ডা বাতাস বয়।
A cool wind blows by the river.
Etymology
'বাতাস' (batash) is derived from the Sanskrit 'वात' (vāta), which means wind or air. The term emphasizes the elemental aspect of Bengali nature.
How & Where It’s Used
'বাতাস' is employed in both spoken and written Bengali across various registers, frequently appearing in discussions about weather and nature.
Literary Heritage
Notably, it appears in poetry and songs that evoke feelings of nostalgia and the passage of time.