Bengali · Common Verbs
দেওয়া
dewa
To give
Beginnerverb
Definition
To hand something to someone.
Example
আমি প্রতিদিন সকালে বিড়ালকে খাবার দিই।
I feed the cat every morning.
Etymology
The Bengali word 'দেওয়া' (dewa) derives from the Sanskrit 'ददाति' (dadāti), which means 'to give'. Over centuries, this verb has evolved in meaning and usage within the Indo-Aryan linguistic context.
How & Where It’s Used
'দেওয়া' is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. It is primarily a spoken term, but it also appears in written Bengali. The word is universally understood in various Bengali-speaking regions without notable regional variation.