বছর

Definition

A period of twelve months; the Bengali year begins with Pohela Boishakh.

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Etymology

The word 'বছর' (bochhor) derives from the Sanskrit 'वर्ष' (varṣa), meaning year, and shows a long-standing historical significance in marking time across Indo-Aryan languages.

How & Where It’s Used

'বছর' is utilized in both formal and informal contexts, suitable for everyday conversation and written discourse, recognized across all Bengali regions.

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