Bengali · Numbers & Time

চার

char

Four

Beginnernumeral

Definition

The number four.

Example

বছরে চারটি ঋতু নয়, বাংলায় ছয়টি!

Not four seasons — Bengal has six!

Etymology

Derived from the Proto-Indo-Iranian *char, the word 'চার' (char) has cognates in multiple Indo-European languages, indicating its long historical significance as a numeral.

How & Where It’s Used

'চার' is used in various contexts, both spoken and written, maintaining a neutral tone. It is ubiquitous in day-to-day conversations and formal writings across Bengali-speaking areas.

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