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taka

American  
[tah-kuh] / ˈtɑ kə /

noun

plural

taka

  1. a paper money, cupronickel coin, and monetary unit of Bangladesh, equal to 100 poisha.

taka British  
/ ˈtɑːkɑː /

noun

  1. the standard monetary unit of Bangladesh, divided into 100 paise

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Etymology

Origin of taka

From the Bengali word ṭākā

Example Sentences

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These prices are 150-200 taka higher than last year, say traders.

From BBC • Sep. 11, 2024

Nearly 2,000 pounds of turmeric was seized in the raid and two wholesalers were fined 800,000 taka, more than $9,000 USD.

From Salon • Aug. 2, 2023

Last year, the cost was just 1,000 taka.

From Reuters • Oct. 20, 2022

Last year, garment workers staged widespread protests over a minimum wage that is currently 8,000 taka, or $94 per month, for the lowest of seven skill grades.

From New York Times • Mar. 1, 2020

Naima deepened her voice: “Three taka for a ride to the marketplace and back.”

From "Rickshaw Girl" by Mitali Perkins

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