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কখন

kokhon

When

Beginneradverb

Definition

Used to ask about time.

Example

সিনেমা কখন শুরু হবে?

When does the movie start?

Etymology

'কখন' (kokhon) comes from much earlier Indo-Aryan roots, asking for a temporal reference, preserving its function across generations.

How & Where It’s Used

'কখন' is used informally and formally in Bengali to inquire about time, relevant in everyday interactions and discussions.

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