noun
baht
baht
Baht (noun) means the official currency of Thailand, divided into 100 satang. Example: “The meal cost about two hundred baht.”
noun
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The official currency of Thailand, divided into 100 satang.
"The meal cost about two hundred baht."
How to use baht
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe unit of money used in Thailand.
Common pairings
Thai baht
baht exchange rate
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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".
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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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