Bengali · Body & Health
চোখ
chokh
Eye
Beginnernoun
Definition
The part of the body used for seeing.
Example
তার চোখ খুব সুন্দর।
Her eyes are very beautiful.
Etymology
'চোখ' (chokh) traces back to the Sanskrit term 'चक्षु' (cakṣu), meaning eye. The word has remained vital in Bengali discussions about vision and perception.
How & Where It’s Used
'চোখ' is used in various contexts, from informal speech to literature, often in metaphoric expressions about vision and insight.
Literary Heritage
Found in many poetic collections and songs, symbolizing sight and enlightenment in Bengali culture.