Turkish Lira (Noun)
Meaning
The basic unit of money in Turkey.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The Turkish lira is the official currency of Turkey and is subdivided into 100 kuruş.
- You can exchange your US dollars for Turkish lira at the airport or a local bank.
- The Turkish lira has been subject to significant fluctuations in value over the past few years.
- The current exchange rate is 10 Turkish lira for 1 US dollar.
- The Turkish lira is widely accepted in Turkey, but some tourist areas may also accept euros or US dollars.