IPA: /ˈtɛŋɡe/
KK: /tɛŋɡe/
The currency unit of Kazakhstan, used for transactions and trade within the country.
I exchanged my dollars for tenge at the bank before my trip to Kazakhstan.
The word 'tenge' originates from the Kazakh language, meaning 'a unit of currency'. It specifically refers to the currency of Kazakhstan, which is used as a medium of exchange in the country.
Think of 'tenge' as the name of Kazakhstan's currency, helping you remember that it represents a unit of money used there.