Bengali · Body & Health
অসুস্থ
oshustho
Sick
Beginneradjective
Definition
Ill, not in good health.
Example
আমি অসুস্থ, তাই বাড়িতে আছি।
I am sick, so I am staying home.
Etymology
'অসুস্থ' (oshustho) originates from the Sanskrit 'अस स्वस्थ' (asa svastha), meaning unwell or sick. The word conveys the opposite of health.
How & Where It’s Used
'অসুস্থ' is primarily used in both spoken and written forms, especially in medical contexts, and is widely understood across Bengali regions.