Lakh
noun
In Indian numerical system, 'lakh' refers to one hundred thousand (100,000).
His new car cost him five lakh rupees.
Often appears as...
- lakh rupees
- lakh population
noun
In Indian numerical system, 'lakh' refers to one hundred thousand (100,000).
His new car cost him five lakh rupees.
Often appears as...
- lakh rupees
- lakh population
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Common Usage
Often used when discussing prices, populations, or large quantities in South Asia.
The project aims to help a lakh of families.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Understanding
'Lakh' signals a significant amount in Indian culture, implying affluence or mass scale.
The festival attracted over ten lakh visitors.
Pro Tip 3/3Large Scale Events
Use 'lakh' to quantify attendees or participants in large gatherings or events.
Over five lakh people attended the concert.
Pro Tip 1/3Common Usage
Often used when discussing prices, populations, or large quantities in South Asia.
The project aims to help a lakh of families.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Understanding
'Lakh' signals a significant amount in Indian culture, implying affluence or mass scale.
The festival attracted over ten lakh visitors.
Pro Tip 3/3Large Scale Events
Use 'lakh' to quantify attendees or participants in large gatherings or events.
Over five lakh people attended the concert.
Pro Tip 1/3Common Usage
Often used when discussing prices, populations, or large quantities in South Asia.
The project aims to help a lakh of families.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Understanding
'Lakh' signals a significant amount in Indian culture, implying affluence or mass scale.
The festival attracted over ten lakh visitors.
Pro Tip 3/3Large Scale Events
Use 'lakh' to quantify attendees or participants in large gatherings or events.
Over five lakh people attended the concert.
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Video examples
R.A. Mashelkar:...
he drives his own car by the way -- and he saw in the rain, a family like the one that I showed to you getting drenched with an infant. And then he said, "Well, I must give them a car that they can afford, one lakh car, $2,000 car."
Video examples
R.A. Mashelkar:...
he drives his own car by the way -- and he saw in the rain, a family like the one that I showed to you getting drenched with an infant. And then he said, "Well, I must give them a car that they can afford, one lakh car, $2,000 car."
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Quote examples
Yo Yo Honey Singh
Indian Musician
In 2011, I released my first album called 'International Villager.' I had no support, and whatever money I had made, I put it all in the album. I shot the music video for 'Brown Rang' with one lakh dollars. I spent so much money, as I just wanted to put it up on YouTube, as I knew that my market was there, and it became a huge hit.
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Mahesh Manjrekar
Indian Actor
Flats are being sold for 1 lakh per square feet even though the poor can't even afford one meal in the day. It's an inhuman and insulting display of wealth, and I wanted my movie's title, 'City of Gold,' as well as the title song to reflect that.
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Satyadev Kancharana
Indian Actor
I quit my job when I was earning Rs 1.5 lakh per month, when my position was at a peak, I had a H1-B and could have gone offshore and lived comfortably. But I knew I would achieve something if I followed my heart, and gave that all up.
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Rakul Preet Singh
Indian Actress
Everyone gets a raise when they do well. No one asked me what I got for my initial films. There was a time I got paid Rs. 6 lakh. I charge what producers are willing to pay me.
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Raj Thackeray
Indian Politician
The 2009 elections were the first my party faced. Still MNS candidates lost by lesser margins. Each of my candidate got more than one lakh votes.
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Sherlyn Chopra
I spent around Rs 25 lakh and went in for a plastic surgery at a Hyderabad hospital, and now I am the proud owner of a perfect heart-shaped bum.
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Sajid Nadiadwala
Indian Producer
I didn't mind spending 40 lakh on the promo of 'Jaane E Mann,' because big things need big money. A quality product has to be marketed well.
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Ravi Kishan
Indian Actor
You have to join politics to reach out to the masses. As a filmstar I can reach out to 40-50 thousand followers but not 20 lakh people.
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Arundhati Bhattacharya
Indian Businesswoman
Banning cash transactions over R3 lakh will allow banks to diversify their banking activities into new areas and not mundane ones.
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Suriya
Indian Actor
My dad never had a bank balance of more than three lakh and was always extremely compassionate towards his producers.
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Yo Yo Honey Singh
Indian Musician
In 2011, I released my first album called 'International Villager.' I had no support, and whatever money I had made, I put it all in the album. I shot the music video for 'Brown Rang' with one lakh dollars. I spent so much money, as I just wanted to put it up on YouTube, as I knew that my market was there, and it became a huge hit.
Quote examples
Mahesh Manjrekar
Indian Actor
Flats are being sold for 1 lakh per square feet even though the poor can't even afford one meal in the day. It's an inhuman and insulting display of wealth, and I wanted my movie's title, 'City of Gold,' as well as the title song to reflect that.
Quote examples
Satyadev Kancharana
Indian Actor
I quit my job when I was earning Rs 1.5 lakh per month, when my position was at a peak, I had a H1-B and could have gone offshore and lived comfortably. But I knew I would achieve something if I followed my heart, and gave that all up.
Quote examples
Rakul Preet Singh
Indian Actress
Everyone gets a raise when they do well. No one asked me what I got for my initial films. There was a time I got paid Rs. 6 lakh. I charge what producers are willing to pay me.
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Raj Thackeray
Indian Politician
The 2009 elections were the first my party faced. Still MNS candidates lost by lesser margins. Each of my candidate got more than one lakh votes.
Quote examples
Sherlyn Chopra
I spent around Rs 25 lakh and went in for a plastic surgery at a Hyderabad hospital, and now I am the proud owner of a perfect heart-shaped bum.
Quote examples
Sajid Nadiadwala
Indian Producer
I didn't mind spending 40 lakh on the promo of 'Jaane E Mann,' because big things need big money. A quality product has to be marketed well.
Quote examples
Ravi Kishan
Indian Actor
You have to join politics to reach out to the masses. As a filmstar I can reach out to 40-50 thousand followers but not 20 lakh people.
Quote examples
Arundhati Bhattacharya
Indian Businesswoman
Banning cash transactions over R3 lakh will allow banks to diversify their banking activities into new areas and not mundane ones.
Quote examples
Suriya
Indian Actor
My dad never had a bank balance of more than three lakh and was always extremely compassionate towards his producers.
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