noun

baht

Baht (noun) means the official currency of Thailand, divided into 100 satang. Example: “The meal cost about two hundred baht.”

noun

The official currency of Thailand, divided into 100 satang.

"The meal cost about two hundred baht."

How to use baht

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe unit of money used in Thailand.

Common pairings

Thai baht baht exchange rate

Word forms

baht plural, bahts plural, bahts plural

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Etymology

From Thai bàat, itself from a Pali word for a quarter-value coin, ultimately traced to a Sanskrit word meaning "quarter".

Origin: Sanskrit

Frequently asked questions

What does “baht” mean?

The word “baht” means the official currency of Thailand, divided into 100 satang. In plain terms, the unit of money used in Thailand.

How do you pronounce “baht”?

“Baht” is pronounced baht (/bɑːt/ in IPA).

How do you use “baht” in a sentence?

Here is “baht” used in a sentence: “The meal cost about two hundred baht.”

What part of speech is “baht”?

“Baht” is a noun.

Where does the word “baht” come from?

The word “baht” comes from Sanskrit. From Thai bàat, itself from a Pali word for a quarter-value coin, ultimately traced to a Sanskrit word meaning "quarter".

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