Bengali · Numbers & Time
হাজার
hajar
Thousand
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number one thousand.
Example
এই শহরের হাজার বছরের ইতিহাস আছে।
This city has a thousand-year history.
Etymology
The term 'হাজার' (hajar) comes from the Arabic word 'ألف' (alf), reflecting historical influences through trade and cultural exchange, particularly during the spread of Islam in South Asia.
How & Where It’s Used
'হাজার' is commonly used in formal and informal contexts and is prevalent in both spoken and written forms in Bengali. It is recognized throughout all Bengali dialects.