درهم

In a sentence

• اشتريت كتاباً بخمسة دراهم.

  I bought a book for five dirhams.

  In this sentence, 'درهماً' (dirhams) refers to a unit of currency, commonly used in UAE and Morocco, signifying money spent.

• يحمل التاجر دراهم معدنية في حقيبته.

  The merchant carries silver coins in his bag.

  Here, 'دراهم' (dirhams) metaphorically refers to tangible coins made of precious metals, emphasizing quality or substance.

• كان العرب في القديم يتعاملون بالدراهم والدنانير.

  In ancient times, Arabs used dirhams and dinars for trade.

  In this case, 'دراهم' (dirhams) again denotes currency, but in a historical context where dirham also symbolizes a trading system.