paisa
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Noun — A small unit of currency in South Asia, equal to a fraction of a rupee or taka.
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Etymology
From Hindi-Urdu paisā, ultimately tracing back through Prakrit to Sanskrit roots meaning "a quarter part."
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What does “paisa” mean?
The word “paisa” means a small unit of currency in South Asia, equal to a fraction of a rupee or taka. In plain terms, a small coin or unit of money used in countries like India, Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh, similar to a cent.
How do you pronounce “paisa”?
“Paisa” is pronounced PEYE-suh (/ˈpaɪsə/ in IPA).
How do you use “paisa” in a sentence?
Here is “paisa” used in a sentence: “Prices in the market were sometimes given down to the last paisa.”
What part of speech is “paisa”?
“Paisa” is a noun.
Where does the word “paisa” come from?
The word “paisa” comes from Sanskrit. From Hindi-Urdu paisā, ultimately tracing back through Prakrit to Sanskrit roots meaning "a quarter part.".