baiza

Thân thiện

A shopkeeper counts out several baiza coins for a customer.

Definition

Noun A monetary unit of Oman, equal to one thousandth of an Omani rial.

Usage

"Baiza" is a countable noun used specifically in the context of Omani currency. It refers to a subunit, similar to how a "cent" is a subunit of a dollar. * Prices in Oman are often listed in rials and baiza. * One rial is divided into one thousand baiza.

Examples

• The small candy costs only a few baiza.
• He paid with a one-rial coin and received some baiza in change.
• The price was listed as 1.500 OMR, meaning one rial and five hundred baiza.

Advanced Usage

The term is used almost exclusively in financial and commercial contexts related to Oman. It is typically seen written on price tags, invoices, and official financial documents within the country.

Variants and Related Words

• Baisa: An alternative spelling for the same monetary unit.
• Rial Omani (OMR): The main unit of currency in Oman, which is divided into baiza.
• Fils: A similar subunit currency used in other Gulf countries like the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.

Synonyms

• Subunit: A general term for a fractional monetary unit.
• Centime: A subunit used in some other currencies, though not a direct equivalent.

Notes

• The word "baiza" is of Arabic origin.
• Due to its low value, physical baiza coins are less commonly used in everyday transactions today, with prices often rounded to the nearest rial.

Học thuật

Noun

1. 1,000 baiza equal 1 riyal-omani in Oman

Từ đồng nghĩa

• baisa