Bengali · Food & Drink
লবণ
lobon
Salt
Beginnernoun
Definition
A white substance used to season food.
Example
একটু লবণ দিন।
Add a little salt.
Etymology
'লবণ' (lobon) derives from the Sanskrit word 'लवण' (lavaṇa), referring to salt and indicating its significance as a preservative and flavor enhancer.
How & Where It’s Used
'লবণ' (lobon) is used in both spoken and written forms, employed informally in households and formally in culinary discussions.