What is another word for Paise?

Pronunciation: [pˈe͡ɪz] (IPA)

Paise is a term widely used in India for a small unit of currency. However, there are many other synonyms for the word paise, that are used across different regions and languages in India. Some of the commonly used synonyms are naya paisa, naye paise, anna, athanni, and chavanni. These terms are mostly used informally and colloquially among people, especially in rural areas. The use of synonyms for paise showcases the rich diversity of languages and cultures in India. Some people also use the term "cents" as it is easier to understand for non-Indians.

Synonyms for Paise:

What are the hypernyms for Paise?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Paise

The reason is this: the carte when it is laden, either goeth even, or leaning upon the righte, or upon the lefte side: when it goeth even, the wheeles equally sustayne the wayght, the which being equallye devided betweene them, doth not burden much, but leaning, it commeth to have all the Paise of the cariage on the backe of that wheele upon the which it leaneth.
"Machiavelli, Volume I The Art of War; and The Prince"
Niccolò Machiavelli

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