Bengali · Food & Drink
ফল
fol
Fruit
Beginnernoun
Definition
Sweet plant foods such as mangoes and jackfruit.
Example
বাজারে অনেক ফল আছে।
There is a lot of fruit at the market.
Etymology
'ফল' (fol) comes from the Sanskrit word 'फल' (phala), indicating fruit and symbolizing prosperity and bounty in many cultures.
How & Where It’s Used
'ফল' (fol) is commonly used in both spoken and written Bengali, in both formal and informal contexts, especially relating to discussions around health and nutrition.
Literary Heritage
References can be found in various Bengali proverbs and folklore discussing abundance.