noti
NOH-tee
How to say it
SwahilinotiNOH-tee
Englishbanknote, note (money)
Frenchbillet (de banque)
Meaning
A piece of paper money issued by a central bank, as opposed to a coin.
Good to know
N class noun, the plural is also noti: noti ya shilingi elfu kumi, a ten thousand shilling note. Coins are sarafu; kupiga noti is slang for making a lot of money.
Examples
- Alinilipa kwa noti ya shilingi elfu tano.He paid me with a five thousand shilling note.
- Benki kuu imetoa noti mpya mwaka huu.The central bank has issued new banknotes this year.
- Usikunje noti hizi, zitunze vizuri.Do not fold these notes, keep them well.
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