Bengali · Work & Business
কাজ
kaj
Work; job
Beginnernoun
Definition
A job, or the activity of working.
Example
আমি নতুন কাজ খুঁজছি।
I am looking for a new job.
Etymology
'কাজ' (kaj) comes from the Sanskrit term 'कर्म' (karma), which means work or action. It reflects the cultural significance of labor in Bengali society.
How & Where It’s Used
'কাজ' is prevalent in both formal and informal contexts, used in discussions related to work, tasks, or responsibilities across various settings.
Literary Heritage
It appears in many folk songs and literary works emphasizing the dignity of labor.