Bengali · Adjectives

ছোট

chhoto

Small; younger

Beginneradjective

Definition

Of little size; also means younger.

Example

আমরা ছোট ফ্ল্যাট কিনেছি।

We bought a small flat.

Etymology

The word 'ছোট' (chhoto) is derived from the Sanskrit 'छोटा' (chhoṭā), meaning 'small' or 'younger'. The term's usage reflects its meaning clearly across the Bengali language.

How & Where It’s Used

'ছোট' is commonly used in everyday conversations and can be found in both spoken and written forms, typically in informal contexts.

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