Bengali · Adjectives
বড়
boro
Big; elder
Beginneradjective
Definition
Of great size; also means elder, as in boro bhai.
Example
ওরা বড় বাড়িতে থাকে।
They live in a big house.
Etymology
The Bengali term 'বড়' (boro) stems from the Sanskrit 'बर' (bara), which means 'big' or 'great'. Its usage has consistently indicated size or seniority in various contexts.
How & Where It’s Used
'বড়' is used in both formal and informal contexts and appears in both spoken and written language. It is understood widely across Bengali-speaking regions.