Bengali · Food & Drink
chini
Sugar
A sweet substance added to food and drinks.
আমি চিনি ছাড়া চা খাই।
I drink tea without sugar.
'চিনি' (chini) originates from the Arabic word 'سكر' (sukkar), which entered Bengali during trade and cultural exchanges, referring to sugar.
'চিনি' (chini) is commonly used across both formal and informal contexts, especially concerning culinary discussions related to sweets and desserts.