dhan
9.9
Money or valuable things that people own
- noun
- Indian
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- He believed that true happiness was more important than accumulating dhan.
Examples
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The family donated a large portion of their dhan to charity every year.
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In many stories, heroes are rewarded with great dhan for their bravery.
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He inherited a large amount of dhan from his grandfather.
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Many people consider dhan to be a measure of success.
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The family donated a large portion of their dhan to charity every year.
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He inherited a large amount of dhan from his grandfather.
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Many people consider dhan to be a measure of success.
Synonyms
9.9
Informal word for money often used in Malaysia and Indonesia
covers wider wealth and valuable possessions in South Asian usage
How Wealthy
Surface Forms
Etymology
Dhan meaning wealth comes from the Sanskrit word dhana meaning 'wealth' or 'money', a word used across South Asia for riches and valuables. That's why dhan is used today to mean money, property, or valuable things.