Definition

Noun: 1. A monetary unit of Bhutan: The "chetrum" is a subunit of the Bhutanese currency, the ngultrum. One hundred chetrums are equal to one ngultrum.

Usage

The word "chetrum" is used specifically to refer to the fractional currency of Bhutan. It is a countable noun. * The price is 5 ngultrum and 75 chetrum. * Do you have any chetrums? I need some coins for the bus.

Advanced Usage

• The term is used almost exclusively in financial and numismatic (coin-collecting) contexts related to Bhutan.
• While "chetrum" coins exist, prices are often quoted in ngultrum, with chetrums representing the decimal portion (e.g., Nu. 10.50 is ten ngultrum and fifty chetrums).

Variants and Related Words

• Ngultrum (n): The primary unit of Bhutanese currency, divided into 100 chetrums.
• Paisa (n): A similar subunit of currency in neighboring countries like India and Nepal (100 paise = 1 rupee).

Synonyms

• Subunit: A general term for a fractional monetary unit.
• Cent: A comparable fractional unit in many currencies (e.g., 100 cents = 1 dollar), though not a direct synonym as it refers to different currencies.

Notes on Meaning

The word "chetrum" has only one specific meaning: it is the defined fractional currency of Bhutan. It does not have other general or idiomatic meanings in English.

Noun

1. 100 chetrums equal 1 ngultrum in Bhutan