Bengali · Greetings & Phrases

স্বাগতম

shagotom

Welcome

Beginnerinterjection

Definition

Used to welcome guests or new arrivals.

Example

বাংলাদেশে স্বাগতম!

Welcome to Bangladesh!

Etymology

'স্বাগতম' (shagotom) comes from the Sanskrit root 'स्वागतम्' (swāgatam), meaning 'welcome'.

How & Where It’s Used

Used as a hospitable greeting, 'স্বাগতম' is commonly employed in both formal settings such as ceremonies and informal gatherings.

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