Bengali · Numbers & Time
সপ্তাহ
shoptaho
Week
Beginnernoun
Definition
A period of seven days.
Example
আগামী সপ্তাহে আমি কলকাতা যাব।
Next week I am going to Kolkata.
Etymology
'সপ্তাহ' (shoptaho) comes from Sanskrit 'सप्ताह' (saptāha), indicating a week. This term showcases the continuity of language from ancient Sanskrit through various Indo-Aryan languages.
How & Where It’s Used
'সপ্তাহ' is commonly used in both spoken and written Bengali, appropriate for formal and informal contexts throughout Bengali-speaking regions.