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Vocabulary Entry
paisa
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A monetary unit in India and Pakistan, equal to one-hundredth of a rupee.
Example Sentences
"I found a few paisa in my pocket."
"In India, prices can be quoted in paisa."
"The cost of the item is only fifty paisa."
V
verb
To receive or give small amounts of money, typically in the context of transactions.
Example Sentences
"I will paisa you back after I get my salary."
"She offered to paisa me a few coins."
"They always paisa each other after buying snacks."
A
adjective
Relating to small amounts of money, often in the context of transactions.
Example Sentences
"The paisa transactions can often go unnoticed."
"He is concerned about the paisa values in his accounts."
"They only use paisa for minor purchases."