Definition

1. Noun:
   • The basic unit of money in Malawi: The Malawi kwacha is the official currency of the Republic of Malawi. It is subdivided into 100 tambala.

Usage

• The word "Malawi kwacha" functions as a compound noun. It is used to specify the currency of Malawi, particularly in financial, economic, and travel contexts.
• It is often preceded by an amount or a currency symbol (MK).

Examples

• Noun:
  • The price of the basket is five hundred Malawi kwacha.
  • He exchanged his US dollars for Malawi kwacha at the bank.
  • Inflation has affected the value of the Malawi kwacha.

Advanced Usage

• "the kwacha": In contexts where the country is already clear, the currency may be referred to simply as "the kwacha."
  • The kwacha has stabilized against major currencies this quarter.

Variants and Related Words

• Kwacha (noun): The name of the monetary unit used in both Malawi and Zambia. The specific country must usually be indicated to avoid ambiguity.
• Tambala (noun): A subunit of the Malawi kwacha, equal to one hundredth of a kwacha.
• MWK (symbol): The ISO 4217 currency code for the Malawi kwacha, used in international finance.
  • The transfer was made for an amount of 10,000 MWK.

Synonyms

• Malawian currency: A descriptive synonym for the Malawi kwacha.
• MK: An abbreviation often used informally or in written contexts to represent the Malawi kwacha.

Related Phrases

• Kwacha notes/bills: Refers to the paper currency of Malawi.
  • He paid with a stack of kwacha notes.
• Kwacha coins: Refers to the metal currency of Malawi.
  • The vending machine only accepts kwacha coins.

Noun

1. the basic unit of money in Malawi