Urdu · Family & People

بہن

behen

Sister

Beginnernoun

Definition

A female sibling.

Example

میری بہن نرس ہے۔

My sister is a nurse.

Etymology

'بہن' (behen) comes from the Sanskrit term 'बहन' (bahana), which means sister. The word has been adopted into Urdu and remains prevalent in both spoken and written forms.

How & Where It’s Used

'بہن' (behen) is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. It is often used affectionately in conversations, emphasizing familial bonds.

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