Bengali · Family & People
শিক্ষক
shikkhok
Teacher
Beginnernoun
Definition
A person who teaches.
Example
শিক্ষক আমাদের বাংলা শেখান।
The teacher teaches us Bengali.
Etymology
The word 'শিক্ষক' (shikkhok) is derived from the Sanskrit 'शिक्षक' (śikṣaka), meaning educator or teacher. It has been adapted in Bengali to refer to those in the teaching profession.
How & Where It’s Used
Commonly used in formal and educational contexts, 'শিক্ষক' is understood universally in spoken and written discourse regarding educators.
Literary Heritage
This term is frequently mentioned in educational literature, reform discussions, and various representations of the teaching profession.