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taka

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /ˈtɑː.kə/

KK: /tɑːkə/

noun
Definition

A unit of currency used in Bangladesh.


Example

I exchanged my dollars for takas at the bank.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever been to Japan and used taka for shopping?
Sloth B
No, I haven't, but I've heard it’s interesting to experience the local currency.
Sloth A
Yeah, and I think it’s cool to see how taka compares to other currencies.
Sloth B
Definitely! I’d love to learn more about how it works.

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

The word 'taka' originates from Japanese (高), meaning 'high' or 'tall'.

Memory Tip

Think of the Japanese word for 'high' — 'taka' helps you remember that it refers to something elevated or tall.

Visually Confused Words
tanka
taa
aka
tranka
tilaka
tankah
tangka
tanaka
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