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/Sounds like "pah" (as in "park") + "sah" (as in "salsa") + "NAH" (as in "nacho") + "koo" (as in "cool")/

Meaning

In Bolivia, an informal group savings system where members each contribute a set amount and take turns receiving the full pot. From Quechua, it is a widely practiced community finance tradition.

Examples

We set up a pasanaku at work to save money for the end of year.

This month it is my turn to collect the pasanaku, I already have plans for that cash.

Regional synonyms

Sweet, tasty, or delicious. In Ecuador, mishqui comes from Quechua and describes anything that tastes good or brings real pleasure when you eat or drink it. A word that sounds exactly as sweet as what it describes.