tiyin
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A small coin worth one hundredth of a tenge
- noun
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tiyin
- One tiyin is the smallest currency unit in Kazakhstan.
Examples
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The price of bread increased by several tiyins last month.
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They found a few old tiyins in the market among the coins.
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I found a tiyin on the street.
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How many tiyins do you have?
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In Kazakhstan, one tiyin is worth one hundredth of a tenge.
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After checking his wallet, he realized he only had a few tiyins left.
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The shopkeeper gave me some tiyins as change for my purchase.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Tiyin probably comes from an old Turkic word meaning 'small coin' or 'value', so think of it like the tiny part of money, just like a cent. That's why a tiyin is 'one hundredth' of a tenge.
