Definition

Noun 1. A subunit of currency: A santims is a monetary unit of Latvia, representing one hundredth of a lats. It was used as the subdivision of the Latvian lats currency prior to Latvia's adoption of the euro.

Usage

The word "santims" is used specifically to refer to the fractional currency unit of the former Latvian lats. It is a countable noun. - The price was five lats and seventy santimi. - I found a few old santims coins in a drawer.

Advanced Usage

• The plural form is santimi.
• The term is historical, as Latvia adopted the euro (€) as its official currency on January 1, 2014, replacing the lats (Ls) and santimi.

Variants and Related Words

• Santimi: The plural form of "santims."
• Lats: The primary monetary unit of which the santims was a subdivision (1 lats = 100 santimi).

Synonyms

• Cent: A general term for a currency subunit equal to 1/100 of a main unit (e.g., dollar, euro). However, "cent" is not specific to Latvia.
• Penny: In some contexts, a term for a small unit of currency, but not a direct equivalent.

Notes

• "Santims" is a Latvian word adopted into English when referring to that specific currency.
• There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs associated with this term due to its highly specific and technical nature as a currency unit.

Noun

1. 100 santimi equal 1 lats in Latvia