পান করা

Definition

To drink, formally; everyday Bengali just uses khaowa.

Example

Etymology

The phrase 'পান করা' (pan kora) combines the word 'পান' (pan), derived from Sanskrit 'पान' (pāna) meaning 'drink,' with 'করা' (kora) which means 'to make or do.' Its use references the act of drinking whatever is specified.

How & Where It’s Used

This term is used in both formal and informal contexts, mainly in spoken Bengali when discussing drinking. It is commonplace across regions where Bengali is spoken.

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