English Explanatory Dictionary

taka

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The official currency of Bangladesh, equal to 100 paisas. Symbol: ৳
  2. Alternative form of tanka (“historical Central and South Asian currency”).

Pronunciation

/ˈtɑːkə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-taka.wav

Word forms

taka takas

Etymology

From Bengali টাকা (ṭaka), from Sanskrit टङ्क (ṭaṅka).

Related words

tiki-taka
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