noun
paisa
PEYE-suh
Paisa (noun) means a small unit of currency in South Asia, equal to a fraction of a rupee or taka. Example: “Prices in the market were sometimes given down to the last paisa.”
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A small unit of currency in South Asia, equal to a fraction of a rupee or taka.
"Prices in the market were sometimes given down to the last paisa."
How to use paisa
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small coin or unit of money used in countries like India, Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh, similar to a cent.
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Word forms
- Plural
- paisas, paise
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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.".
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