Bengali · Body & Health

পেট

pet

Stomach; belly

Beginnernoun

Definition

The front part of the body below the chest.

Example

খাওয়ার পর পেট ব্যথা করছে।

My stomach hurts after eating.

Etymology

'পেট' (pet) originates from Sanskrit 'पेट' (peṭa), referring to the abdomen or belly. The term has been retained in various Indo-Aryan languages.

How & Where It’s Used

'পেট' is used informally in day-to-day conversations and can also appear in written contexts. It is universally understood across Bengali-speaking regions.

Literary Heritage

It is often referenced in proverbs and folk tales, highlighting themes of hunger and sustenance.

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