Somalian shilling
- noun
- /səˈmɑːlɪən ˈʃɪlɪŋ/
:
chelín somalí
- The price of the book is 500 Somalian shillings.
Examples
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Prices in Mogadishu are usually listed in Somalian shillings.
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The value of the Somalian shilling has fluctuated significantly over the years.
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He exchanged his dollars for Somalian shillings at the local bank.
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I need to exchange my dollars for Somalian shillings.
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He exchanged his dollars for Somalian shillings at the local bank.
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Prices in Mogadishu are usually listed in Somalian shillings.
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The price of the book is 500 Somalian shillings.
Synonyms
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6.5
A unit of money used in countries like Kenya that equals 100 cents
Surface Forms
Morphology
The noun phrase is compositionally transparent: 'Somalian' names the country/people and 'shilling' names a unit of currency, so the meaning 'Somalia's currency' is directly derivable from the parts. This is a common cross-linguistic genitive/noun-modifier pattern that a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily understand.
Etymology
Somalian shilling gets its name from the old British coin shilling. When Somalia made its own money, it kept the familiar name shilling, so Somalian shilling simply means the 'money' used in Somalia.