pesewa
Definition
Noun: - A monetary unit of Ghana: The "pesewa" is a subunit of the Ghanaian cedi. One hundred pesewas equal one cedi.
Usage
The word "pesewa" is used specifically to refer to the fractional currency of Ghana. It is a countable noun. - The price is two cedis and fifty pesewas. - Do you have any coins? I need a few pesewas for the bus.
Advanced Usage
- Historical Context: The pesewa was introduced in 1965 to replace the British colonial penny. Its name comes from a word in the Akan language meaning "penny" or a small weight of gold dust, which was historically used in trade.
Variants and Related Words
- Cedi (n): The primary monetary unit of Ghana. One cedi is subdivided into 100 pesewas.
- Ghanaian cedi (n): The full name of the national currency.
Synonyms
- Subunit: A general term for a fractional monetary unit.
- Cent: A comparable fractional unit in other currencies (e.g., one-hundredth of a dollar or euro), though not a direct synonym as it refers to different currencies.
Noun
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100 pesewas equal 1 cedi in Ghana
