Bengali · Adjectives
shosta
Cheap
Costing little money.
বাজারের খাবার সস্তা।
Market food is cheap.
The term 'সস্তা' (shosta) originates from the Sanskrit word 'सस्त्र' (sastrá), which means 'cheap' or 'less expensive'. Over time, it has been adopted into Bengali maintaining its original meaning.
'সস্তা' is commonly used in both spoken and written Bengali to describe something that is inexpensive. It is used in everyday informal contexts, but can also appear in formal discussions regarding pricing. Regional variations may include synonyms or colloquialisms.