Urdu · Work & Business
پیسہ
paisa
Money
Beginnernoun
Definition
Money in general; the rupee is the currency.
Example
میں چھٹیوں کے لیے پیسے جمع کر رہا ہوں۔
I am saving money for the holidays.
Etymology
'پیسہ' (paisa) is derived from the Arabic 'فلس' (fils) but primarily came into common use from the British colonial period, reflecting the influence of currency discussions.
How & Where It’s Used
'پیسہ' is prevalent in both informal and formal contexts related to finances. It is universally understood across Urdu-speaking regions.