tala
Definition
- Noun:
- The basic unit of money in Western Samoa: The "tala" is the official currency of Samoa (formerly Western Samoa). It is subdivided into 100 sene.
Usage
- The word "tala" is used as a singular noun to refer to the Samoan currency unit. Its plural form is also "tala" (e.g., one tala, ten tala). It is often represented by the currency code WST or the symbol $, sometimes written as WS$ or SAT to distinguish it from other dollar-denominated currencies.
Examples
- Noun:
- The price for the local handicraft was twenty tala.
- I need to exchange my dollars for Samoan tala before the trip.
Advanced Usage
- "tala" in economic contexts: The term is used in financial reports, exchange rates, and discussions of the Samoan economy.
- The Central Bank of Samoa manages the value of the tala.
Variants and Related Words
- Sene (n): A subunit of the tala; one hundred sene equal one tala.
- The coin is worth fifty sene.
Synonyms
- Samoa currency: A descriptive synonym referring to the money of Samoa.
- WST: The ISO 4217 currency code for the Samoan tala.
Notes on Different Meanings
- Important Distinction: The word "tala" in this context is specific to finance and the nation of Samoa. It is a homograph with words from other languages (e.g., in Sanskrit and other Indian languages, "tāla" can refer to rhythmic patterns in music). This entry defines only the monetary unit.
Noun
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the basic unit of money in Western Samoa
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