lakh

noun

ˈläk  ˈlak 

1

: one hundred thousand

50 lakhs of rupees

2

: a great number

lakh adjective

Examples of lakh in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Gandhirajan estimated that the one-day shutdown cost the government around 84 lakh rupees, or $86,800, in GST revenue. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

India's sugar industry is vital for agriculture, industry, and rural livelihoods, supporting nearly 5 crore farmers and 5 lakh factory workers. — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026

Each acting award is accompanied by a cash prize of INR10 lakh ($11,200). — Udita Jhunjhunwala, Variety, 28 Nov. 2025

One of them actually lost Rs 50 lakh, half of the coveted Rs 1 crore prize. — Snigdha Poonam, The Dial, 28 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Hindi & Urdu lākh

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1