iskali
The Choctaw word for money is iskali.
The term iskali is used to refer to money or currency. Additionally, the word tanchi can also be used to mean money or currency.
Meaning: currency (noun)
Did you know?
- The word iskali is a loanword derived from the English word 'scale', referring to the weighing scales used to measure precious metals like gold and silver.
- Using iskali focuses on the act of calculation, whereas English focuses on the material substance of 'money'.
- While iskali refers to modern currency, the word tanchi historically referred to shells used as a medium of exchange in the Southeast.
Examples in context
- Nali iskali vli?Do you have money?
Example conversation
Jessica and James are discussing shopping.
- JessicaIskali hupili, James?Do you have money, James?
- JamesIskali hinkili.I have money.
- JessicaHupili iskali hachi?Do you have no money now?
- JamesHinkili iskali.I have money.
