taka
LowFormal in financial contexts, otherwise neutral.
Definition
Meaning
The monetary unit of Bangladesh.
Refers to the currency used in Bangladesh, and informally to money in contexts involving South Asian economies.
Linguistics
Semantic Notes
Countable noun; plural can be 'taka' or 'takas' in English.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences in meaning or usage.
Connotations
Neutral in both variants.
Frequency
Slightly more common in British English due to historical Commonwealth ties, but comparable in American English in financial contexts.
Vocabulary
Collocations
Grammar
Valency Patterns
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Synonyms
Strong
Neutral
Weak
Vocabulary
Antonyms
Usage
Context Usage
Business
Used in transactions, forex trading, and financial reports involving Bangladesh.
Academic
Discussed in economics, international finance, and area studies.
Everyday
Common in travel and remittance contexts for people dealing with Bangladesh.
Technical
Referenced in currency conversion systems and banking software.
Examples
By CEFR Level
- I bought a snack for twenty taka.
- She has five taka in her pocket.
- The exchange rate is 85 taka to the dollar.
- He converted his dollars to taka.
- The taka has appreciated against the euro this year.
- Investors are wary of taka volatility.
- Monetary policy interventions have steadied the taka's value.
- The devaluation of the taka impacted imports significantly.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Taka sounds like 'tackle', and you tackle expenses with taka.
Conceptual Metaphor
Money as a stream (flow of taka) or as a key (taka unlocks opportunities).
Watch out
Common Pitfalls
Translation Traps (for Russian speakers)
- Do not translate as 'деньги' for specific reference; use 'така' or specify 'бангладешская валюта'.
- Avoid confusion with 'ткать' (to weave) due to phonetic similarity.
Common Mistakes
- Mispronouncing as /ˈtækə/
- Using 'taka' as an uncountable noun in English.
Practice
Quiz
What is the primary use of the word 'taka' in English?
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
The taka is the official currency of Bangladesh, denoted by the symbol ৳ or code BDT.
It is pronounced /ˈtɑːkə/ in both British and American English.
Primarily no, as it is a national currency, but it can be exchanged in international forex markets.
In English, both 'taka' and 'takas' are accepted, though 'taka' is often used as plural in Bengali context.