বসা
bośa/bɔʃa/
The Bengali verb for 'sit' is বসা (bośa).
The base form বসা is used as an infinitive meaning 'to sit'.
Meaning: of a person, be in a position in which the upper body is upright and the legs are supported (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
The polite imperative form is বসুন, and the informal/familiar imperative form is বস. For different tenses, use বসেছে for 'has sat' or 'is sitting', বসেছিল for the past tense 'sat' and বসবে for the future tense 'will sit'.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is bośa. The IPA is /bɔʃa/.
When do people say it?
In Bengali culture, a gentle downward motion with an open palm can be used to invite someone to sit.
Did you know?
- The word বসা evolved from two different ancient roots: one meaning 'to live' and another meaning 'to sit'.
- The verb বসা can also be used to describe a garment 'sitting' or fitting well on a person's body.
- In some contexts, বসা is used metaphorically to describe a fish 'sitting' or staying still in the water during a catch.
Examples in context
- দাদা, দয়া করে বসুন।Brother, please have a seat.
- বস! আমার সাথে কথা বলো।Sit! Let's talk.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sit” translations and entries বসা, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries বসা, CC BY-SA 4.0.
