Definition

Noun The lilangeni is the basic unit of money in the Kingdom of Eswatini (formerly Swaziland). It is subdivided into 100 cents.

Usage

The word "lilangeni" is used to refer to the currency itself or to specific amounts of money in Eswatini. * The plural form is emalangeni. * It is often represented by the currency code SZL or the symbol E.

Examples

• The price for the basket is fifty emalangeni.
• The lilangeni is pegged to the South African rand.
• Do you accept payment in emalangeni, or should I use rand?

Advanced Usage

• The lilangeni is legal tender only within Eswatini.
• While the South African rand is also widely accepted in Eswatini, the lilangeni is not generally accepted in South Africa.

Variants and Related Words

• Emalangeni (plural noun): The plural form of lilangeni, used for amounts greater than one.
  • I need to withdraw two hundred emalangeni from the bank.
• Cent (noun): A subdivision of the lilangeni; one hundredth of a lilangeni.
  • The coin is worth five cents.

Synonyms

• SZL: The three-letter ISO currency code for the lilangeni.
• E: The common symbol used to denote the lilangeni (e.g., E50).

Notes

• The name "lilangeni" is derived from the Swati word for "Swazi," reflecting its national identity.
• It is important to use the correct plural form "emalangeni" when referring to multiple units.

Noun

1. the basic unit of money in Swaziland; equal to 100 cents