Bengali · Daily Life
বিছানা
bichhana
Bed
Beginnernoun
Definition
A piece of furniture for sleeping.
Example
আমি মাঝরাতের আগে বিছানায় যাই।
I go to bed before midnight.
Etymology
'বিছানা' (bichhana) comes from the Sanskrit word 'बिछाना' (bichhana), meaning 'to spread' or 'to lay out.' This reflects deep cultural roots in the domestic realm.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in both spoken and written contexts, 'বিছানা' is common in discussions about bedroom furniture and sleeping arrangements, understood across various regions.