Bengali · Food & Drink

লবণ

lobon

Salt

Beginnernoun

Definition

A white substance used to season food.

Example

একটু লবণ দিন।

Add a little salt.

Etymology

'লবণ' (lobon) derives from the Sanskrit word 'लवण' (lavaṇa), referring to salt and indicating its significance as a preservative and flavor enhancer.

How & Where It’s Used

'লবণ' (lobon) is used in both spoken and written forms, employed informally in households and formally in culinary discussions.

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