Bengali · Daily Life
চাবি
chabi
Key
Beginnernoun
Definition
A metal object used to open locks.
Example
আমি চাবি খুঁজে পাচ্ছি না।
I cannot find my keys.
Etymology
'চাবি' (chabi) comes from the Persian word 'کلید' (kelid), meaning 'key,' indicating cultural and linguistic influences from Persian during historical trade.
How & Where It’s Used
'চাবি' is primarily used in spoken contexts and appears informally in written Bengali, commonly referring to household keys and other keys.