Bengali · Common Verbs
চেনা
chena
To know (people)
Beginnerverb
Definition
To be familiar with a person or place.
Example
আপনি কি এই রেস্তোরাঁটা চেনেন?
Do you know this restaurant?
Etymology
The verb 'চেনা' (chena) has origins in the Sanskrit 'ज्ञायते' (jñāyate), meaning 'to know or recognize.' It emphasizes familiarity with people.
How & Where It’s Used
Used primarily in informal contexts when referring to familiarity with individuals. Acceptable in various regions and social dialects.