Bengali · Common Verbs

খোঁজা

khonja

To look for

Beginnerverb

Definition

To try to find something.

Example

আমি আমার চাবি খুঁজছি।

I am looking for my keys.

Etymology

The verb 'খোঁজা' (khonja) comes from the Sanskrit 'खोजति' (khojati), which means 'to seek' or 'to search'. The term has maintained its core meaning across various stages of the Bengali language.

How & Where It’s Used

'খোঁজা' is applicable in both spoken and written forms, widely used in informal conversations as well as formal language. It is understood across different regional dialects of Bengali.

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