Bengali · Adjectives
খারাপ
kharap
Bad
Beginneradjective
Definition
Of poor quality or unpleasant.
Example
ওটা খারাপ ধারণা ছিল।
That was a bad idea.
Etymology
The word 'খারাপ' (kharap) is thought to have originated from the Sanskrit 'खराब' (kharāba), meaning 'bad' or 'harmful'. The term has preserved its negative connotation in contemporary usage.
How & Where It’s Used
'খারাপ' is frequently used in spoken Bengali, and while it can appear in written forms, it is generally deemed informal. Its usage is consistent across different Bengali dialects.