Definition

Noun: 1. The basic unit of money in Myanmar (Burma): The "kyat" is the official currency of Myanmar. It is subdivided into 100 pyas.

Usage

The word "kyat" is used to refer to the currency itself, both in singular and plural form (e.g., one kyat, fifty kyat). It is often abbreviated as "K" or "MMK" (Myanmar Kyat) in financial contexts.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The price for the local dish was only 2,500 kyat.
  • You need to exchange your dollars for kyat upon arrival.
  • The hotel bill came to 45,000 kyat.

Advanced Usage

• The term is typically used without an "s" for the plural form, especially when referring to specific amounts (e.g., ). However, "kyats" is also sometimes seen in general references.
• It is commonly preceded by a numeral and used with verbs related to financial transactions (cost, pay, exchange, spend).

Variants and Related Words

• Pya (noun): A subunit of the kyat, equal to 1/100 of a kyat. (Note: Due to inflation, the pya is now rarely used.)
• MMK: The ISO 4217 currency code for the Myanmar Kyat, used in international banking and finance.

Synonyms

• Currency of Myanmar: This is a descriptive synonym, not a direct replacement.
• Burmese currency: A historical/alternative name.

Notes on Different Meanings

The word "kyat" has a single, specific meaning as the national currency of Myanmar. It does not have other common definitions in general English usage.

Noun

1. the basic unit of money in Myanmar