Bengali · Adjectives
কঠিন
kothin
Difficult
Beginneradjective
Definition
Hard to do or understand.
Example
বাংলা খুব কঠিন নয়।
Bengali is not very difficult.
Etymology
The term 'কঠিন' (kothin) traces back to the Sanskrit word 'कठिन' (kaṭhina), meaning 'hard' or 'difficult'. This word has evolved to convey challenge and complexity in modern Bengali.
How & Where It’s Used
'কঠিন' is utilized in spoken and written Bengali to describe difficult subjects or tasks and is suitable for both formal discussions and informal communication.
Literary Heritage
Found in various literary works to depict struggles, such as in social commentaries.