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Bhab

ভাব
bhaab

A concept of emotional expression in Bengali culture.

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Meaning & usage

In Bengali culture, 'bhab' refers to a state of emotion or mood, often used in the context of art, music, and literature to describe the emotional essence or expression conveyed. It is a significant concept in understanding the depth and nuance of Bengali artistic and cultural expressions.

In a sentence

The dancer's performance was full of bhab, capturing the audience's emotions.

As seen in crosswords

Bhab is a 4-letter answer. A typical clue:

“A concept of emotional expression in Bengali culture” (4)

Category: Concept Origin: Bengali Script: Bengali

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