Bengali · Daily Life

বাড়ি

bari

House; home

Beginnernoun

Definition

A building where people live, or your home village.

Example

আমি ছয়টায় বাড়ি ফিরি।

I return home at six.

Etymology

'বাড়ি' (bari) stems from the Proto-Indo-Aryan term for 'home', indicating a longstanding cultural significance of dwelling spaces.

How & Where It’s Used

'বাড়ি' is widely used in both speaking and writing, suitable for casual conversations, discussions about family or home life, and formal contexts.

Literary Heritage

Commonly referenced in Bengali literature and folk songs reflecting themes of home and nostalgia.

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