afghanis
|af-ghan-is|
B2
/æfˈɡæniz/
(afghani)
Afghan currency or person
Etymology
Etymology Information
'afghani' originates from Persian, specifically the word 'افغان', where 'افغان' meant 'Afghan'.
Historical Evolution
'afghanis' changed from the Persian word 'افغان' and eventually became the modern English word 'afghani'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'Afghan', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'currency of Afghanistan'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the currency of Afghanistan, used as the basic monetary unit.
The shopkeeper asked for 500 afghanis for the carpet.
Noun 2
a person from Afghanistan; an Afghan.
The afghanis are known for their hospitality.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/24 17:36