satang
Definition
Noun: 1. A subunit of currency in Thailand: A "satang" is a monetary unit of Thailand, representing a fraction of the country's primary currency, the baht. It is analogous to cents in the U.S. dollar or pence in the British pound.
Usage
The word "satang" is used specifically to refer to the Thai fractional currency. It is typically used in financial, commercial, or travel-related contexts when discussing prices or monetary amounts in Thailand. - It is a countable noun (e.g., one satang, fifty satangs). - It often appears in its plural form ("satangs") when referring to multiple units.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- Historical Context: While still the official subunit, physical satang coins are now rarely used in everyday transactions due to low purchasing power. Prices are often rounded to the nearest baht.
- Financial Notation: In formal banking or currency exchange contexts, amounts may still be denoted with satang precision (e.g., THB 20.50 for twenty baht and fifty satangs).
Variants and Related Words
- Baht (n): The primary unit of Thai currency. 1 baht = 100 satangs.
- Stang (n): An obsolete alternative spelling for "satang," rarely used in modern English.
Synonyms
- Subunit: A general term for a fractional monetary unit.
- Cent (in analogy): While not a direct synonym, it serves a similar function in other currency systems (e.g., U.S. dollar, euro).
Noun
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100 satangs equal 1 baht in Thailand
