Baht: meaning, definitions and examples

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baht

 

[ bษ‘หt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

currency unit

The baht is the official currency of Thailand, denoted by the symbol เธฟ. It is subdivided into 100 satang. The currency is widely used for transactions within the country, and it plays a crucial role in Thailand's economy. The baht is also commonly exchanged in international markets, especially in Southeast Asia, and is recognized by foreign exchange traders.

Examples of usage

  • I exchanged my dollars for baht at the airport.
  • The price of the meal was about 200 baht.
  • Many tourists prefer to pay in baht while traveling in Thailand.

Translations

Translations of the word "baht" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น baht

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅˆเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Baht

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ baht

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ baht

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒผใƒ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท baht

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ baht

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท baht

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ”ํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ baht

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ baht

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆณฐ้“ข

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ baht

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ baht

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ baht

Etymology

The term 'baht' originates from the Thai language where it is spelled เธšเธฒเธ—. It has been in use since the 19th century when Thailand transitioned from using a system based on silver and gold weight to a modern currency system. The baht was officially established as Thailand's currency in 1897. Before this, coinage based on the value of silver was prevalent, and the term was used to refer to various forms of currency. The name 'baht' itself is derived from the Indian 'bhatt,' which refers to weight, emphasizing its origin linked to a weight-based currency system. Over the years, the baht has undergone several changes in design and value, with various coins and banknotes being introduced to reflect Thailand's rich cultural heritage.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,703, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.