Lacs Meaning in English
word · lemma: lac
Definition
"Lacs" is the plural of "lac," an Indian English term meaning one hundred thousand (100,000), especially used for money (e.g., rupees). It can also refer to resin from the lac insect, but this is rare.
Usage & Nuances
"Lac" and "lacs" are mostly used in South Asian English, especially for large sums of money (e.g., "5 lacs" = 500,000). In standard English, use "hundred thousand" instead. Rarely, "lac" means a resin for dye and varnish. Numbers above one lac often use Indian numbering terms ('crore', 'arab').
Example Sentences
He won two lacs in the lottery.
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The house costs ten lacs rupees.
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She needs five lacs for her business.
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It took me years to save up three lacs.
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They donated several lacs to the charity last year.
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In India, it's common to talk in lacs rather than thousands.
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