Bengali · Culture & Society
সিনেমা
sinema
Movie; cinema
Beginnernoun
Definition
A story shown in moving pictures; Satyajit Ray put Bengali film on the world map.
Example
গতকাল রাতে ভালো সিনেমা দেখেছি।
Last night I watched a good movie.
Etymology
'সিনেমা' (sinema) is a borrowed term from the English word 'cinema,' which itself is derived from the Greek word 'kinema,' meaning 'movement.' The term has been adapted into Bengali with the same meaning related to films.
How & Where It’s Used
'সিনেমা' (sinema) is primarily used in informal contexts, especially among younger generations and in popular culture discussions. It appears in both spoken and written forms, particularly in urban areas.