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afghani

af-GAH-nee

Afghani (noun) means the official currency of Afghanistan. Example: “The market prices were listed in afghani rather than dollars.”

noun
1
The official currency of Afghanistan.
"The market prices were listed in afghani rather than dollars."
adj
1
Relating to Afghanistan, its people, or its currency.
"The exchange rate for the afghani currency fluctuated during the crisis."

How to use afghani

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe name of Afghanistan’s money, and sometimes used as an adjective related to it.

Common mistake

Don’t confuse "afghani" (the currency) with "Afghan" (the correct term for a person or thing from Afghanistan).

Word forms

afghanis plural

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Etymology

From Persian afgani, derived from afghan.

Origin: Persian

Afghan Pashto Paxto Pashtu Afghanistani

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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.

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