Bengali · Travel & Places

সৈকত

soikot

Beach

Intermediatenoun

Definition

A sandy shore; Cox's Bazar is the world's longest natural beach.

Example

কক্সবাজার বিশ্বের দীর্ঘতম সৈকত।

Cox's Bazar is the world's longest beach.

Etymology

'সৈকত' (soikot) is derived from Sanskrit 'सिद्ध' (saikata), meaning 'shore' or 'beach.' The term reflects the geographical features of the Bengali coastal regions.

How & Where It’s Used

'সৈকত' is used in both spoken and written contexts, often referring to recreational or vacation areas along the coast.

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