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pesewa

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /pɛˈsewə/

KK: /pɛˈsewə/

noun
Definition

A unit of currency in Ghana, which is one hundredth of a cedi.


Example

I exchanged my dollars for pesewas to buy some local goods.


Conversation
Sloth A
Do you know how much a pesewa is worth in cedis?
Sloth B
Yeah, it's one hundredth of a cedi, right?
Sloth A
Exactly! I always get confused with the conversion.
Sloth B
Same here, but it’s good to keep track of it when shopping.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
coin
currency
money
Antonyms
debt
loss
expense
Root Explanation

The word 'pesewa' originates from Akan, a language spoken in Ghana, meaning a small unit of currency. It refers specifically to a coin used in transactions.

Memory Tip

Think of 'pesewa' as a small coin in Ghana, helping you remember that it represents a unit of currency.

Visually Confused Words
peshwa
persea
pesa
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