taka

[ tah-kuh ]

noun

, plural ta·ka.

1. a paper money, cupronickel coin, and monetary unit of Bangladesh, equal to 100 poisha.

taka

/ ˈtɑːkɑː /

noun

1. the standard monetary unit of Bangladesh, divided into 100 paise

Word History and Origins

Origin of taka¹

From the Bengali word ṭākā

Word History and Origins

Origin of taka¹

from Bengali

Example Sentences

These prices are 150-200 taka higher than last year, say traders.

From BBC

When the men's team last enjoyed a period of dominance - in the late 2000s and early 2010s - they were renowned for their short passing and 'tiki taka' style of football.

From BBC

"I have borrowed 200,000 taka so far. I don't know how I would repay the amount. Only God knows," Mr Uddin said.

From BBC

The workers get 8,300 takas, or $75, as monthly minimum wage and they often need to work overtime to make ends meet, labor unions and workers say.

From Seattle Times

That happened because the value of the Bangladeshi taka shrank, while commodity prices, including coal, rose sharply.

From New York Times