Bengali · Common Verbs
লেখা
lekha
To write
Beginnerverb
Definition
To form letters and words on paper or a screen.
Example
আমি একটা লম্বা ইমেইল লিখছি।
I am writing a long email.
Etymology
Originating from Sanskrit 'लेखन' (lekhan), meaning 'writing,' 'লেখা' (lekha) evolved to maintain its purpose in the Bengali language as both a noun and verb.
How & Where It’s Used
Predominantly used in written contexts, it is also used in spoken Bengali, especially in formal situations such as education and literature. Recognized across Bengali-speaking regions.