Bengali · Family & People
স্ত্রী
stri
Wife
Beginnernoun
Definition
The woman a man is married to.
Example
সে স্ত্রীর সাথে চট্টগ্রামে থাকে।
He lives with his wife in Chattogram.
Etymology
The word 'স্ত্রী' (stri) originates from Sanskrit 'स्त्री' (strī), meaning woman or female. It has retained its fundamental meaning through historical usage in Bengali.
How & Where It’s Used
'স্ত্রী' is more formal and used in legal or scholarly contexts, while also applicable in respectful spoken conversation regarding women.
Literary Heritage
This term is notable in Bengali literary works that examine women's roles in society, reflecting cultural and gender dynamics.