Definition

Noun: - A former monetary subunit of the zaire, the currency of Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo). One zaire was equal to 100 makuta. The singular form is "likuta."

Usage

The word "likuta" is used specifically in a historical financial context to refer to a single unit of this subdivision. It is a countable noun. - Prices for small items were often listed in terms of likuta. - He needed one more likuta to complete the transaction.

Advanced Usage

• The term is primarily used in historical or economic discussions about the former Zaire.
• It can be used in plural constructions, though the plural form "makuta" is more common when referring to multiple units.
  • The coin was worth five makuta. (Here, "makuta" is the plural form.)

Variants and Related Words

• Makuta (noun): The plural form of "likuta," meaning multiple subunits.
  • The fare was 50 makuta.
• Zaire (noun): The primary currency unit, of which the likuta was a part.
  • One zaire was exchanged for 100 makuta.

Different Meanings

This word has no other common meanings in English outside of this specific historical monetary context.

Synonyms

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

Idioms

There are no common English idioms that use the word "likuta."

Phrasal Verbs

There are no phrasal verbs associated with the noun "likuta."

Noun

1. 100 makuta equal 1 zaire in Zaire