Bengali · Common Verbs
চাওয়া
chaowa
To want
Beginnerverb
Definition
To wish for or desire something.
Example
আমি বাংলা শিখতে চাই।
I want to learn Bengali.
Etymology
The verb 'চাওয়া' (chaowa) originates from the Sanskrit 'चाह' (chāha), meaning 'to desire or to want.' Its meaning has been consistent in Bengali.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in informal and formal contexts, prevalent in everyday speech when discussing desires or wishes, accepted across Bengali-speaking regions.