centas
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Definition
Noun: 1. A monetary unit of Lithuania: A centas is a subunit of the Lithuanian litas, with 100 centas making up 1 litas. It represents a fractional value of the primary currency.
Usage
The word "centas" is used specifically to refer to the Lithuanian fractional currency unit. It is a countable noun. - The price is two litas and fifty centas. - Do you have any centas coins for the parking meter?
Advanced Usage
- Historical Context: The centas was reintroduced with the re-establishment of the Lithuanian litas in 1993, following the country's independence from the Soviet Union. It was used until Lithuania adopted the euro in 2015.
- After the currency reform, old Soviet coins were exchanged for new litas and centas.
Variants and Related Words
- Centai: This is the plural form of "centas" in Lithuanian. In English contexts, the plural is often regularized as "centas" or "centases," but the native plural "centai" is also recognized.
- The coin collection included several Lithuanian centai.
Different Meanings
The word "centas" has no other distinct meanings in English. It refers exclusively to the Lithuanian currency unit.
Synonyms
- Cent: A general term for a monetary subunit (e.g., 100 cents = 1 dollar). However, "cent" is not a direct synonym as it refers to subunits of different currencies.
- Fractional unit: A broader term for a subdivision of a primary currency.
Idioms
There are no common English idioms that use the word "centas."
Phrasal Verbs
There are no phrasal verbs associated with the word "centas."