afghani
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Definition
Adjective:
- Relating to Afghanistan or its people: Describes something originating from, characteristic of, or connected to the country of Afghanistan or its citizens.
Noun:
- The official language of Afghanistan: An Iranian language (also known as Dari or Afghan Persian) spoken primarily in Afghanistan and parts of Pakistan.
- The basic monetary unit of Afghanistan: The primary currency of Afghanistan, subdivided into 100 puls.
Examples of Usage
Adjective:
- The museum displayed a beautiful collection of Afghani carpets. (The carpets were from or characteristic of Afghanistan.)
- She is an expert in Afghani history and culture. (She specializes in the history and culture of Afghanistan.)
Noun (Language):
- He is fluent in both Pashto and Afghani. (He can speak the two major languages of Afghanistan.)
- The document was translated into Afghani for local readers. (The document was translated into the official language of Afghanistan.)
Noun (Currency):
- The price was fifty afghanis. (The cost was fifty units of Afghan currency.)
- He exchanged his dollars for afghanis at the bank. (He traded US dollars for the currency of Afghanistan.)
Advanced Usage
- Capitalization Note: When referring to the currency unit, it is often written in lowercase ("afghani"), while the adjective and language reference are typically capitalized ("Afghani"), though practices can vary.
- The new exchange rate is 80 afghanis to the dollar.
- Afghani poetry has a rich tradition.
Variants and Related Words
- Afghan (adj/n): A more common general term for something or someone from Afghanistan. Can also refer to a citizen of Afghanistan.
- The Afghan government issued a statement.
- Dari (n): Another name for the Afghani language, used interchangeably in many contexts.
- Dari uses a modified Arabic script.
Synonyms
- Adjective: Afghan.
- Noun (Language): Dari, Afghan Persian.
- Noun (Currency): (No direct synonym; it is the specific name of the currency.)
Related Phrases
- Afghani rug: A type of carpet or rug traditionally made in Afghanistan.
- An antique Afghani rug adorned the floor.
- Afghani cuisine: The traditional food and cooking styles of Afghanistan.
- We enjoyed a meal of authentic Afghani cuisine.
Adjective
- of or relating to or characteristic of Afghanistan or its people
Noun
- an Iranian language spoken in Afghanistan and Pakistan; the official language of Afghanistan
- the basic unit of money in Afghanistan