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Welcome to the lesson on Tajik Vocabulary related to Money and Currency! Understanding money is essential in any language, especially when navigating daily life, shopping, or traveling. In Tajik culture, like in many others, money plays a significant role in commerce and social interactions. This lesson will equip you with the vocabulary needed to handle financial transactions, recognize currency, and engage in discussions about money in Tajik.

In this lesson, we will cover the following topics:

• The names of Tajik coins and bills.

• Common financial terms and phrases.

• Typical financial transactions.

• Practice exercises to reinforce your learning.

By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid foundation in money-related vocabulary that will enhance your Tajik language skills.

Tajik Currency Overview

Tajikistan's currency is the Somoni (сSomoni), named after the founder of the Tajik state, Ismoil Somoni. The currency symbol is ТҶС and it is divided into smaller units called Dirams (дИрам).

Coins

Let's begin by learning about the coins used in Tajikistan. Here are some common denominations:

Tajik	Pronunciation	English
1 diram	[diram]	1 diram
3 dirams	[diraam]	3 dirams
5 dirams	[panj diram]	5 dirams
10 dirams	[daah diram]	10 dirams
20 dirams	[bist diram]	20 dirams
50 dirams	[khamsin diram]	50 dirams
1 somoni	[yakk somoni]	1 somoni
3 somonis	[sеh somoni]	3 somonis
5 somonis	[panj somoni]	5 somonis
10 somonis	[daah somoni]	10 somonis

Banknotes

Now let's take a look at the banknotes. Here are the common bills that you may encounter:

Tajik	Pronunciation	English
1 somoni	[yakk somoni]	1 somoni
5 somonis	[panj somoni]	5 somonis
10 somonis	[daah somoni]	10 somonis
20 somonis	[bist somoni]	20 somonis
50 somonis	[khamsin somoni]	50 somonis
100 somonis	[sad somoni]	100 somonis
200 somonis	[du sad somoni]	200 somonis
500 somonis	[panj sad somoni]	500 somonis
1000 somonis	[hazor somoni]	1000 somonis
5000 somonis	[panj hazor somoni]	5000 somonis

Common Financial Terms

Next, let’s explore some common financial vocabulary and phrases that will be useful when discussing money in Tajik.

Tajik	Pronunciation	English
пул	[pul]	money
нарх	[narkh]	price
арзон	[arzon]	cheap
гарон	[garon]	expensive
корт	[kort]	card
холи	[khali]	balance
фурӯхтан	[furukhtan]	to sell
харидан	[haridan]	to buy
кумак	[kumak]	help
миён	[miyon]	middle

Typical Financial Transactions

Understanding how to engage in financial transactions is crucial. Here are some common phrases you will find useful:

Tajik	Pronunciation	English
Ман пул дорам.	[man pul doram]	I have money.
Ин нархи чӣ қадар аст?	[in narkhi chi qadar ast?]	What is the price of this?
Он гарон аст.	[on garon ast]	That is expensive.
Лутфан, ман инро харидан мехоҳам.	[lutfan, man inro haridan mekhaham]	Please, I want to buy this.
Ба ман кумак кунед!	[ba man kumak kuned!]	Help me!
Ман корт дорам.	[man kort doram]	I have a card.
Ҳозир ман кортро истифода мекунам.	[hozir man kortro istifoda mekunam]	Now I will use the card.
Пул куҷост?	[pul kujost?]	Where is the money?
Ман пул наздик дорам.	[man pul nazdik doram]	I have money nearby.
Охирин пулро ман фурӯхтам.	[okhirin pulro man furukhtam]	I sold the last money.

Exercises

Now that you have learned essential vocabulary related to money and currency in Tajik, it’s time to practice! Here are some exercises to help solidify your understanding.

Exercise 1: Vocabulary Matching

Match the Tajik words with their English translations.

Tajik	English
пул
арзон
гарон
фурӯхтан
харидан

• Answers:

• пул - money

• арзон - cheap

• гарон - expensive

• фурӯхтан - to sell

• харидан - to buy

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences with the correct Tajik vocabulary.

1. Ман ________ дорам. (money)

2. Ин ________ нархи аст. (what)

3. Ман ________ мехоҳам. (to buy)

• Answers:

1. пул

2. нархи

3. харидан

Exercise 3: Translate the Following Phrases

Translate the following phrases from English to Tajik.

1. Where is the money?

2. Please, I want to buy this.

3. That is expensive.

• Answers:

1. Пул куҷост?

2. Лутфан, ман инро харидан мехоҳам.

3. Он гарон аст.

Exercise 4: Create Sentences

Using the vocabulary learned, create sentences in Tajik.

Example:

• I have money. - Ман пул дорам.

Your turn!

Exercise 5: Role Play

Pair up with a classmate and act out a shopping scenario where one person is the seller and the other is the buyer. Use the vocabulary from this lesson.

Exercise 6: Currency Conversion

Convert the following amounts from Tajik somoni to USD (assuming 1 TJS = 0.10 USD).

1. 50 somoni

2. 100 somoni

3. 500 somoni

• Answers:

1. 5 USD

2. 10 USD

3. 50 USD

Exercise 7: Dialogue Creation

Create a short dialogue between a customer and a shopkeeper using at least five vocabulary words from this lesson.

Exercise 8: Listening Practice

Listen to a native speaker saying the following phrases and write them down.

1. I want to sell this.

2. What is the price of that?

3. Help me, please!

Exercise 9: Group Discussion

Discuss with your classmates about the importance of money in daily life and how it varies across cultures, using at least three Tajik terms.

Exercise 10: Vocabulary Quiz

Test your knowledge of the vocabulary learned in this lesson by answering the following questions:

1. What is the Tajik word for "money"?

2. How do you say "cheap" in Tajik?

3. Translate "I have a card" into Tajik.

• Answers:

1. пул

2. арзон

3. Ман корт дорам.

With practice, you will become more confident in using Tajik financial vocabulary. Don't hesitate to revisit this lesson whenever you need a refresher!

Table of Contents - Tajik Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Alphabet and Pronunciation

• Introduction to the Tajik Alphabet
• Vowels and Consonants

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Greetings and Introductions

• Basic Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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Basic Sentence Structure

• Subject-Object-Verb Order
• Negation in Sentences

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-20
• Telling Time

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Nouns and Pronouns

• Gender and Plurality of Nouns
• Personal Pronouns

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Describing Relationships

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Using Adjectives
• Using Adverbs

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Food and Dining

• Common Foods
• Eating and Drinking

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Verbs and Tenses

• Present Tense
• Past Tense

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Asking for Directions

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Prepositions and Conjunctions

• Using Prepositions
• Using Conjunctions

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Shopping and Money

• Shopping Vocabulary
• Money and Currency

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Tajik Customs and Traditions

• Holidays and Celebrations
• Etiquette and Social Norms

Other Lessons

• Drinks
• Geography
• Count from 1 to 10
• Describing Relationships
• Education
• Common Foods
• How to say Good Bye?
• Nature
• Weather
• Introducing Yourself

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