Abbasi Usage and Pronunciation

Mr. Gu's English Class

Overview Meaning Pronunciation Usage Practice

Abbasi

/əˈbɑːsi/
Noun Historical term

Definition:A silver coin used in the Middle East during the Abbasid Caliphate

Origin:Named after the Abbasid dynasty (750-1258 CE)

📚 Core Meanings

Historical Currency

Silver coin used in medieval Islamic world

Abbasi coins were widely circulated in Persia.
Abbasi coins were widely circulated in Persia.
Numismatics

Monetary Unit

Standard currency unit in Safavid Persia

One abbasi equaled four shahi coins.
One abbasi equaled four shahi coins.
Economic History

Weight Measurement

Unit of weight for precious metals

Abbasi was also used as a weight measure.
Abbasi was also used as a weight measure.
Metrology

"Abbasi" is primarily a historical term used in numismatics and Middle Eastern studies. While no longer in circulation, it appears frequently in historical texts and economic records.

🔄 Usage Comparison

English Examples

The abbasi coin contained about 7.7 grams of silver.

Merchants preferred abbasi for large transactions.

This museum displays an original abbasi from 1620.

Translation

The abbasi coin contained about 7.7 grams of silver.

Merchants preferred abbasi for large transactions.

This museum displays an original abbasi from 1620.

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

British Pronunciation

/əˈbɑːsi/

uh-BAH-see

American Pronunciation

/əˈbɑsi/

uh-BAH-see

Pronunciation Tips:

Common Mistakes

  • Pronouncing as "AB-ba-see" (should be /əˈbɑːsi/)
  • Over-emphasizing the first syllable
  • Making the "s" sound like /z/

🎯 Common Collocations

Abbasi + coin

Describing the currency

Abbasi coin
Abbasi coin
Numismatic term

Safavid + abbasi

Historical context

Safavid abbasi
Safavid abbasi
Historical usage

Silver + abbasi

Material composition

silver abbasi
silver abbasi
Material description

Grammar Notes

Singular: abbasi
Plural: abbasies

⚠️ Common Confusions

Don't confuse:

Abbasi was made of gold. (Incorrect)

Correct:Abbasi was primarily a silver coin.

Abbasi was used in Europe. (Incorrect)

Correct:Abbasi was used in the Middle East and Persia.

✍️ Practice Exercises

Translation Practice

1. The abbasi was introduced in the 16th century.
2. This abbasi specimen is exceptionally well-preserved.
3. Historians study abbasi coins to understand trade routes.

1. The abbasi was introduced in the 16th century.

2. This abbasi specimen is exceptionally well-preserved.

3. Historians study abbasi coins to understand trade routes.

Pronunciation Practice

Repeat these sentences:

• Abbasi coins were minted in Isfahan. [əˈbɑːsi]
• The abbasi weighed about 7.7 grams. [əˈbɑːsi]
• This is an authentic abbasi from 1580. [əˈbɑːsi]

Correction Exercise

Identify and correct errors:

1. Abbasi was used in China.
2. Pronounced [æˈbæsi]
3. The abbasi was made of copper.

1. Abbasi was used in Persia and the Middle East.

2. Pronounced [əˈbɑːsi] (stress on second syllable)

3. The abbasi was primarily made of silver.