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poisha

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /ˈpaɪʃə/

KK: /ˈpāi̇shə/

noun
Definition

A unit of currency used in Bangladesh, equal to one hundredth of a taka.


Example

I exchanged my dollars for poisha to buy some local snacks.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you know that the currency in Bangladesh is called poisha?
Sloth B
Really? I had no idea!
Sloth A
Yeah, it's interesting how many different currencies there are in the world.
Sloth B
For sure! I wonder how the poisha compares to other currencies.

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

The word 'poisha' originates from Bengali, meaning money or currency. It is commonly used in the context of financial transactions and value exchange.

Memory Tip

Think of 'poisha' as a term for money in Bengali, which helps you remember that it refers to currency or financial value.

Visually Confused Words
popish
polish
psha
posh
poha
pish
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