qintar
Definition
Noun: 1. A monetary subunit: A qintar is a unit of currency, specifically one hundredth (1/100) of an Albanian lek.
Usage
The word "qintar" is used exclusively in the context of Albanian currency. It denotes a fractional monetary unit. The plural form is "qindarka". * The price was 50 lekë and 75 qindarka. * One lek is divided into 100 qindarka.
Advanced Usage
- While "qintar" is the standard term, you may encounter the Albanian plural "qindarka" used collectively in English texts to refer to this subunit.
- Due to inflation, prices in Albania are now almost exclusively quoted in whole lekë, making references to qindarka rare in everyday modern usage.
Variants and Related Words
- Qindarka (n): The plural form of qintar.
- Lek (n): The primary unit of Albanian currency, of which the qintar is a subdivision.
Synonyms
- Subunit: A general term for a fractional monetary unit.
- Cent: A comparable fractional unit (1/100) of currencies like the dollar or euro, though not a direct synonym as it refers to different currencies.
Different Meanings
The word "qintar" has no other common meanings in English outside of its specific use as an Albanian currency unit. It is not to be confused with similar-sounding words from other languages.
Noun
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100 qindarka equal 1 lek in Albania
