break (a large bill)
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- 1 break (a large bill)、get change for (a large bill)
This means breaking a large-denomination bill into smaller bills or coins of the same currency.
break (a large bill)、get change for (a large bill)
It means exchanging a large bill for smaller denominations without changing the total value.
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ขอแตกเงินหน่อยได้ไหม khɔ̌ɔ tɛ̀ɛk ŋən nɔ̀ɔy dâay mǎy Could you give me change for this? ขอแตกเงินหน่อยได้ไหม details
Learning notes
Explanation
แตก means “to split or break apart,” and เงิน means “money.” Together, แตกเงิน presents the idea of breaking one large bill into several smaller bills or coins. The total value and the currency remain unchanged. When naming a particular bill, speakers also commonly use แตกแบงก์ followed by its denomination, as in แตกแบงก์พัน for breaking a 1,000-baht bill.
Usage
It is commonly used when someone needs smaller bills or coins for a market stall, small shop, or transportation. It is also used when asking a cashier, hotel receptionist, or bank employee to break a large bill.
Caution
Do not normally use แตกเงิน for exchanging one currency for another; use แลกเงิน for currency exchange.
Differences from similar words
1 break (a large bill) synonyms
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แลกเงิน is broader and can refer to exchanging one currency for another. แตกเงิน specifically means breaking a large denomination into smaller denominations of the same currency.