Bengali · Common Verbs
কেনা
kena
To buy
Beginnerverb
Definition
To get something by paying money.
Example
আমি বাজার থেকে সবজি কিনি।
I buy vegetables from the market.
Etymology
The word 'কেনা' (kena) comes from the Sanskrit 'क्रेत' (kréta), which means 'to buy.' It has retained a similar semantic meaning throughout its history.
How & Where It’s Used
Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in commerce and everyday discussions about purchasing. This term is widespread in Bengali regions.