Is 'lisente' singular or plural?

It is a plural noun. The singular form is 'sente'.

In which country is lisente used?

Lisente is the fractional currency of the Kingdom of Lesotho.

How many lisente are there in one loti?

There are 100 lisente in one Lesotho loti (LSL).

Is the word 'lisente' common in general English?

No, it is a very low-frequency term, used almost exclusively in specific financial or geographical contexts related to Lesotho.

Is “lisente” formal?

Lisente is usually formal/technical (finance) in register.

How do you pronounce “lisente”?

Lisente: in British English it is pronounced lɪˈsɛnteɪ, and in American English it is pronounced lɪˈsɛnteɪ. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.

lisente: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

Very Low

UKlɪˈsɛnteɪUSlɪˈsɛnteɪ

Formal/Technical (Finance)

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What does “lisente” mean?

The basic unit of currency in Lesotho.

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Definition

Meaning and Definition

The basic unit of currency in Lesotho; a subdivision of the Lesotho loti.

An official coin used in Lesotho as fractional currency; more broadly, refers to the concept of Lesotho's minor monetary unit.

Dialectal Variation

British vs American Usage

Differences

No significant difference in meaning. Use is identical, relating exclusively to the currency of Lesotho.

Connotations

Purely technical/financial; no regional connotations within the English-speaking world.

Frequency

Extremely rare in both British and American English, encountered almost exclusively in financial contexts regarding Lesotho.

Grammar

How to Use “lisente” in a Sentence

used with a numeral (e.g., fifty lisente)denoted by the symbol 'L' (for the loti) with lisente as subdivisions

Vocabulary

Collocations

strong

Lesotho loti and lisenteone hundred lisente

medium

coinage in lisentepayable in lisente

weak

collecting lisentevalue in lisente

Usage

Meaning in Context

Business

Used in financial reports or transactions involving Lesotho.

Academic

Appears in economic studies, geographical or cultural texts about southern Africa.

Everyday

Virtually never used outside of direct reference to Lesotho's currency.

Technical

Standard term in numismatics (coin collecting) and international finance for this specific subunit.

Vocabulary

Synonyms of “lisente”

Strong

sente (singular)

Neutral

cents (in analogous systems)minor units

Weak

fractions of a lotisubunits

Vocabulary

Antonyms of “lisente”

loti (the main unit)major currency unit

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Common Mistakes When Using “lisente”

Using 'lisente' as a singular noun (e.g., 'one lisente' is incorrect; it should be 'one sente').
Misspelling as 'lisenti' or 'lisenta'.
Confusing it with the currency of other southern African nations like South African cents.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

: It is a plural noun. The singular form is 'sente'.
: Lisente is the fractional currency of the Kingdom of Lesotho.
: There are 100 lisente in one Lesotho loti (LSL).
: No, it is a very low-frequency term, used almost exclusively in specific financial or geographical contexts related to Lesotho.
: The basic unit of currency in Lesotho.
: Lisente is usually formal/technical (finance) in register.
: Lisente: in British English it is pronounced lɪˈsɛnteɪ, and in American English it is pronounced lɪˈsɛnteɪ. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.

Phrases

Idioms & Phrases

“Not a single lisente (meaning: completely penniless in Lesotho)”

Learning

Memory Aids

Mnemonic

Think: 'LESotho cENTEs' -> lisenTE. It's the cents of Lesotho.

Conceptual Metaphor

MONEY IS A MEASUREMENT UNIT (specifically for a nation).

Practice

Quiz

Fill in the gap

In Lesotho, if something costs 150 subunits of currency, you would pay one loti and fifty .

Multiple Choice

What is the correct singular form of 'lisente'?