Bengali · Work & Business

টাকা

taka

Money; taka

Beginnernoun

Definition

Money in general — and the name of Bangladesh's currency.

Example

আমি ছুটির জন্য টাকা জমাচ্ছি।

I am saving money for a holiday.

Etymology

'টাকা' (taka) is believed to come from Hindi 'टका' (ṭakā), referring to a currency unit. It has roots in ancient trade practices.

How & Where It’s Used

'টাকা' is used in both formal and informal contexts regarding financial discussions and transactions; it is universally understood.

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