Bengali · Work & Business
সভা
shobha
Meeting
Intermediatenoun
Definition
An occasion when people come together to discuss something.
Example
সভা দশটায় শুরু হবে।
The meeting starts at ten.
Etymology
'সভা' (shobha) comes from the Sanskrit 'सڀा' (sabhā), meaning assembly or gathering. The term emphasizes collective discussion and decision-making.
How & Where It’s Used
'সভা' is used in formal contexts, particularly in political, corporate, and community meetings across various regions.
Literary Heritage
It has significant appearances in speeches and writings focused on civic engagement and democracy.