Bengali · Body & Health
মাথা
matha
Head
Beginnernoun
Definition
The top part of the body containing the brain and face.
Example
আমার মাথা ব্যথা করছে।
My head is aching.
Etymology
'মাথা' (matha) is derived from the Sanskrit word 'मृदु' (mṛdu), meaning head or soft. This term reflects various cultural beliefs about the head's significance.
How & Where It’s Used
'মাথা' is used in everyday conversation, appearing in both formal and informal registers, often combined with idiomatic expressions.
Literary Heritage
Commonly featured in proverbs and folk sayings discussing wisdom and intelligence.