afghani
5 synonyms for afghani, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The official currency of Afghanistan.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
The official currency of Afghanistan.
“Laila hoped to have a thousand afghanis or more stowed away, half of which would go to the bus fare from Kabul to Peshawar.”
2. adj
Relating to Afghanistan, its people, or its currency.
“The exchange rate for the afghani currency fluctuated during the crisis.”
Etymology
From Persian afgani, derived from afghan.
Full origin of afghani →Frequently asked questions
What does “afghani” mean?
The word “afghani” means the official currency of Afghanistan. In plain terms, the name of Afghanistan’s money, and sometimes used as an adjective related to it.
How do you pronounce “afghani”?
“Afghani” is pronounced af-GAH-nee (/æfˈɡɑːni/ in IPA).
How do you use “afghani” in a sentence?
Here is “afghani” used in a sentence: “The market prices were listed in afghani rather than dollars.”
What part of speech is “afghani”?
Depending on how it is used, “afghani” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “afghani” come from?
The word “afghani” comes from Persian. From Persian afgani, derived from afghan.
How many meanings does “afghani” have?
“Afghani” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the official currency of Afghanistan.
