Bengali · Work & Business
টাকা
taka
Money; taka
Beginnernoun
Definition
Money in general — and the name of Bangladesh's currency.
Example
আমি ছুটির জন্য টাকা জমাচ্ছি।
I am saving money for a holiday.
Etymology
'টাকা' (taka) is believed to come from Hindi 'टका' (ṭakā), referring to a currency unit. It has roots in ancient trade practices.
How & Where It’s Used
'টাকা' is used in both formal and informal contexts regarding financial discussions and transactions; it is universally understood.