Bengali · Numbers & Time
আট
at
Eight
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number eight.
Example
কাজ আটটায় শুরু হয়।
Work starts at eight.
Etymology
The word 'আট' (at) comes from the Proto-Indo-Iranian *aṭṭha, mirroring similar numeral forms seen in related languages, which indicates its ancient usage.
How & Where It’s Used
'আট' is commonly used in spoken and written Bengali, making it appropriate for both formal and informal contexts. It is integral to the numerical vocabulary across Bengali-speaking regions.