Bengali · Culture & Society
ভাষা
bhasha
Language
Definition
A system of words; the 1952 Language Movement gave the world Mother Language Day.
Example
একুশে ফেব্রুয়ারি ভাষা শহীদ দিবস।
February 21st honors the language martyrs.
Etymology
'ভাষা' (bhasha) comes from the Sanskrit word 'भाषा' (bhāṣā), which means 'language' or 'speech.' It reflects a significant aspect of communication and identity within Bengali culture.
How & Where It’s Used
'ভাষা' (bhasha) is used in both formal and informal settings, often in discussions about linguistics, education, and identity. It is found in every form of spoken and written communication in Bengali-speaking regions.
Literary Heritage
The term appears in numerous literary contexts, particularly in discussions of linguistic heritage and cultural identity in the works of writers like Kazi Nazrul Islam.