baisa
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Definition
Noun 1. A unit of currency in Oman: A baisa is a monetary unit of Oman. It is a subunit of the Omani rial, with 1,000 baisa making one rial.
Usage Notes
- "Baisa" is a singular noun. Its standard plural form is baisa (e.g., ), though "baizas" is also sometimes used.
- It is used specifically in the context of Omani currency and finance.
- When writing amounts, it is often abbreviated as Bz.
Examples
- The price of the small souvenir was only 100 baisa.
- Do you have any baisa coins for the parking meter?
- The Omani rial is divided into one thousand baisa.
Advanced Usage
- The term is used in official financial contexts, such as banking and government pricing.
- It appears on Omani coinage and in price lists within the country.
Variants and Related Words
- Baiza: An alternative spelling for the same monetary unit.
- Rial Omani (OMR): The main unit of currency in Oman, of which the baisa is a fraction (1 OMR = 1,000 baisa).
Synonyms
- Subunit: A general term for a fractional monetary unit.
- Fils: A similar subunit of currency used in other Arab countries like Bahrain, Iraq, and the UAE, though not directly exchangeable.
Noun
- 1,000 baiza equal 1 riyal-omani in Oman