taka
Americannoun
plural
takanoun
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
When the men's team last enjoyed a period of dominance - in the late 2000s and early 2010s - they were renowned for their short passing and 'tiki taka' style of football.
From BBC
"I have borrowed 200,000 taka so far. I don't know how I would repay the amount. Only God knows," Mr Uddin said.
From BBC
The workers get 8,300 takas, or $75, as monthly minimum wage and they often need to work overtime to make ends meet, labor unions and workers say.
From Seattle Times
That happened because the value of the Bangladeshi taka shrank, while commodity prices, including coal, rose sharply.
From New York Times
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