Swahili
dirhamu
dir-HA-mu
How to say it
Swahilidirhamudir-HA-musoon
Englishdirhemsoon
Frenchdirhemsoon
Meaning
a dirham, an old silver coin used historically.
Good to know
archaic currency term.
Examples
- Wafanyabiashara wa kale walilipa kwa dirhamu.Traders of old paid with dirhams.
- Alipata dirhamu za fedha kwenye handaki la kale.He found silver dirhams in an ancient tunnel.
- Je, dirhamu bado hutumika mahali fulani?Are dirhams still used anywhere?
Not yet checked by a native speaker.