How Do You Spell SHROFF?

Pronunciation: [ʃɹˈɒf] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "Shroff" may be confusing for some because of its unique phonetic pronunciation. The correct IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Shroff" is /ʃrɒf/, which can be broken down into two parts. The "sh" sound represented by /ʃ/ is made by pressing the tip of the tongue against the roof of the mouth, while the "roff" sound represented by /rɒf/ involves the rolling of the "r" sound followed by the short "o" vowel sound and the "f" sound at the end.

SHROFF Meaning and Definition

  1. Shroff is a noun that has multiple definitions. In one sense, it refers to a person who is responsible for keeping accounts and handling financial transactions, especially in a bank or a money-changing establishment. This individual is typically entrusted with the task of verifying the authenticity of money, coins, or other negotiable instruments brought to them for examination. A shroff is skilled in identifying counterfeit currency and is knowledgeable about the current denominations and security features of the monetary system.

    In addition to its reference to a financial professional, the term "shroff" can also denote the place where such transactions are conducted. It is often used to describe a counter or an office within a bank or a financial institution where currency exchange, handling, and record-keeping take place. As a trusted figure within the institution, a shroff ensures accuracy and security in transactions, as well as maintains the financial integrity of the organization.

    Historically, the term "shroff" has its origins in British colonial India, derived from the Hindi word "saraf," meaning a banker or a money-changer. Over time, it has become widely adopted in various regions and has become synonymous with financial professionals in the banking and exchange industry.

  2. In E. Indies, a banker or money-changer.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for SHROFF

  • shrofe
  • ahroff
  • zhroff
  • xhroff
  • dhroff
  • ehroff
  • whroff
  • sgroff
  • sbroff
  • snroff
  • sjroff
  • suroff
  • syroff
  • sheoff
  • shdoff
  • shfoff
  • shtoff
  • sh5off
  • sh4off
  • shrkff

Etymology of SHROFF

The word "shroff" comes from the Hindi and Urdu word "sarrafa", which means "money changer" or "banker". The term was adopted from the Persian word "sarraf", which has the same meaning. The Persian term itself is derived from the Arabic word "sarrāf". The word "shroff" was first recorded in the English language in the early 19th century, during the British colonial rule in India, to refer to the local money changers and banking professionals. Over time, it also came to be used more broadly to denote a person who handles financial transactions or money.

Conjugate verb Shroff

CONDITIONAL

I would shroff
you would shroff
he/she/it would shroff
we would shroff
they would shroff

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be shroffing
you would be shroffing
he/she/it would be shroffing
we would be shroffing
they would be shroffing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have shroff
you would have shroff
he/she/it would have shroff
we would have shroff
they would have shroff

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been shroffing
you would have been shroffing
he/she/it would have been shroffing
we would have been shroffing
they would have been shroffing

FUTURE

I will shroff
you will shroff
he/she/it will shroff
we will shroff
they will shroff

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be shroffing
you will be shroffing
he/she/it will be shroffing
we will be shroffing
they will be shroffing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have shroffed
you will have shroffed
he/she/it will have shroffed
we will have shroffed
they will have shroffed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been shroffing
you will have been shroffing
he/she/it will have been shroffing
we will have been shroffing
they will have been shroffing

IMPERATIVE

you shroff
we let´s shroff

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to shroff

PAST

I shroffed
you shroffed
he/she/it shroffed
we shroffed
they shroffed

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was shroffing
you were shroffing
he/she/it was shroffing
we were shroffing
they were shroffing

PAST PARTICIPLE

shroffed

PAST PERFECT

I had shroffed
you had shroffed
he/she/it had shroffed
we had shroffed
they had shroffed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been shroffing
you had been shroffing
he/she/it had been shroffing
we had been shroffing
they had been shroffing

PRESENT

I shroff
you shroff
he/she/it shroffs
we shroff
they shroff

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am shroffing
you are shroffing
he/she/it is shroffing
we are shroffing
they are shroffing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

shroffing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have shroffed
you have shroffed
he/she/it has shroffed
we have shroffed
they have shroffed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been shroffing
you have been shroffing
he/she/it has been shroffing
we have been shroffing
they have been shroffing

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