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চাবি

chabi

Key

Beginnernoun

Definition

A metal object used to open locks.

Example

আমি চাবি খুঁজে পাচ্ছি না।

I cannot find my keys.

Etymology

'চাবি' (chabi) comes from the Persian word 'کلید' (kelid), meaning 'key,' indicating cultural and linguistic influences from Persian during historical trade.

How & Where It’s Used

'চাবি' is primarily used in spoken contexts and appears informally in written Bengali, commonly referring to household keys and other keys.

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