Ukrainian Shah
Shah (Ukrainian: шаг) was the name of several currencies used in Ukraine. The name derives from shilling via shelyag (sheleg; Russian: шеляг, шелег; Polish: szeląg). The forms shahy (шаги, for 2 to 4) and shahiv (шагiв, for five or more) are declensional plurals of the noun used in denominations, for example, 2 shahy, 20 shahiv.
Read more about Ukrainian Shah: 17th-19th Centuries, Early 20th Century, Late 20th Century
Famous quotes containing the word shah:
“Varis Shah says habits don’t die even if we are cut into pieces.”
—Varis Shah (18th cent.)