afghani
Afghani (noun) means the official currency of Afghanistan. Example: “The market prices were listed in afghani rather than dollars.”
How to use afghani
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe name of Afghanistan’s money, and sometimes used as an adjective related to it.
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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The market prices were listed in _____ rather than dollars.
Etymology
From Persian afgani, derived from afghan.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for afghani
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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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