Bengali · Common Verbs
খোঁজা
khonja
To look for
Beginnerverb
Definition
To try to find something.
Example
আমি আমার চাবি খুঁজছি।
I am looking for my keys.
Etymology
The verb 'খোঁজা' (khonja) comes from the Sanskrit 'खोजति' (khojati), which means 'to seek' or 'to search'. The term has maintained its core meaning across various stages of the Bengali language.
How & Where It’s Used
'খোঁজা' is applicable in both spoken and written forms, widely used in informal conversations as well as formal language. It is understood across different regional dialects of Bengali.