Bengali · Common Verbs
দেখা
dekha
To see; to watch
Beginnerverb
Definition
To notice something with your eyes.
Example
জানালা থেকে নদী দেখা যায়।
You can see the river from the window.
Etymology
The verb 'দেখা' (dekha) comes from the Sanskrit verb 'दृश्' (dṛś), which means 'to see.' It represents a direct evolution into the Bengali language with a similar meaning.
How & Where It’s Used
This term is versatile, used informally in conversation and formally in literature. It is common throughout Bengal and among Bengali speakers.