noun
Uncommon
som
Som (noun) means the basic unit of currency in Kyrgyzstan or Uzbekistan. Example: “She exchanged her dollars for som at the airport in Bishkek.”
noun
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The basic unit of currency in Kyrgyzstan or Uzbekistan.
"She exchanged her dollars for som at the airport in Bishkek."
How to use som
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe money used in Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan.
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Word forms
- Plural
- soms
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She exchanged her dollars for _____ at the airport in Bishkek.
Etymology
From the Kyrgyz and Uzbek word som/soʻm, from a Turkic root meaning "pure gold".
Frequently asked questions
What does “som” mean?
The word “som” means the basic unit of currency in Kyrgyzstan or Uzbekistan. In plain terms, the money used in Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan.
How do you use “som” in a sentence?
Here is “som” used in a sentence: “She exchanged her dollars for som at the airport in Bishkek.”
What part of speech is “som”?
“Som” is a noun.
Is “som” a common word?
“Som” is an uncommon word in modern English.
