Bengali · Common Verbs
শেখা
shekha
To learn
Beginnerverb
Definition
To gain knowledge or skill.
Example
আমি এক বছর ধরে বাংলা শিখছি।
I have been learning Bengali for a year.
Etymology
The verb 'শেখা' (shekha) comes from the Sanskrit 'शिक्षा' (śikṣā), meaning 'to learn or be taught,' maintaining this meaning throughout its evolution.
How & Where It’s Used
Widely used in educational contexts, both spoken and written. Accepted across various dialects of Bengali.