katha
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A traditional unit for measuring land whose size varies by region in South Asia
- noun
- Indian
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katha
- They bought two katha of land to start their new farm.
Examples
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In some regions, one katha is about 0.16 acres.
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In some regions, a katha can mean a different area, so always check local measurements.
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The price of one katha of land has increased significantly in recent years.
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The farmer owns two kathas of land.
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They bought two katha of land to start their new farm.
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The price of one katha of land has increased significantly in recent years.
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In some regions, a katha can mean a different area, so always check local measurements.
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word katha is also used in parts of South Asia as the name of a 'plot' or 'portion' of land in local languages, so it became a traditional measure of land. That's why people still say 'two katha' when they talk about buying or selling land.
