Bengali · Travel & Places
শহর
shohor
City
Beginnernoun
Definition
A large town where many people live and work.
Example
ঢাকা বাংলাদেশের সবচেয়ে বড় শহর।
Dhaka is Bangladesh's biggest city.
Etymology
'শহর' (shohor) originates from Persian and Arabic influences, whose meaning relates to 'city' or 'town.' This term has been a part of Bengali lexicon for centuries.
How & Where It’s Used
'শহর' (shohor) is used in everyday spoken and written Bengali across various contexts, both formal and informal, though it's most relevant in discussions about urban life.