taka

noun

ta·​ka ˈtä-kə 

-(ˌ)kä

: the basic monetary unit of Bangladesh see Money Table

Examples of taka in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

De la Fuente wisely shifted to a more tiki-taka-esque focus with a stout defense moving forward and hoped that his wingers would get healthy as the tournament progressed. — Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

The Spanish, authors of the quick, calm and highly elegant form of passing known as tiki taka, are among the favorites to win it all. — Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 6 June 2026

Bangladesh’s woes have not improved much since Hasina’s ouster, with high inflation and a weak taka currency combining to erode real incomes for ordinary households. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 13 Feb. 2026

Alonso’s defensive setup was in some ways reminiscent of his own playing days under Mourinho at the Bernabeu, when the team learned to sit deep and stifle Guardiola’s tiki-taka Barcelona side. — Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Bengali ṭākā rupee, taka, from Sanskrit ṭaṅka stamped coin

First Known Use

1972, in the meaning defined above