Bengali · Common Verbs
সাহায্য করা
shahajjo kora
To help
Beginnerverb
Definition
To make something easier for someone.
Example
আমি মাকে রান্নাঘরে সাহায্য করি।
I help mom in the kitchen.
Etymology
The phrase 'সাহায্য করা' (shahajjo kora) combines 'সাহায্য' (shahajjo), derived from Persian 'سَخا' (sakhā), meaning 'help', with 'করা' (kora), meaning 'to do'. This phrase has been integrated into Bengali as an everyday expression for assistance.
How & Where It’s Used
'সাহায্য করা' is used in both formal and informal contexts, predominantly spoken but also written, particularly in news articles and social communications. It is recognized across Bengali-speaking areas.