Bengali · Food & Drink
দুধ
dudh
Milk
Beginnernoun
Definition
A white drink produced by cows; the base of Bengali sweets.
Example
শিশুটি প্রতি রাতে দুধ খায়।
The child drinks milk every night.
Etymology
'দুধ' (dudh) originates from the Sanskrit word 'दुग्ध' (dugdha), which has historically referred to milk across many languages in the Indian subcontinent.
How & Where It’s Used
'দুধ' (dudh) is commonplace in both spoken and written Bengali, used informally in homes and formally in culinary discussions about dairy products.
Literary Heritage
It features prominently in folk tales and children's songs, symbolizing nourishment.