Bengali · Body & Health

মাথা

matha

Head

Beginnernoun

Definition

The top part of the body containing the brain and face.

Example

আমার মাথা ব্যথা করছে।

My head is aching.

Etymology

'মাথা' (matha) is derived from the Sanskrit word 'मृदु' (mṛdu), meaning head or soft. This term reflects various cultural beliefs about the head's significance.

How & Where It’s Used

'মাথা' is used in everyday conversation, appearing in both formal and informal registers, often combined with idiomatic expressions.

Literary Heritage

Commonly featured in proverbs and folk sayings discussing wisdom and intelligence.

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