paisa

Paisa is a term used in several South Asian countries, including India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, to refer to a unit of currency. The term originates from the Spanish word "peso," which was used in the region during the colonial period. In India, the paisa is a subunit of the rupee, with 100 paise making one rupee. Similarly, in Pakistan, the paisa is a subunit of the Pakistani rupee, and in Bangladesh, it is a subunit of the taka. The term is also used colloquially to refer to money or wealth in general. For example, one might say, "I don't have much paisa" to mean they are short on money. The use of the term varies by region and context, but it remains a common and widely understood term in South Asian languages.