# saman

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈsaman/ · frequency rank #94,217

## Definitions
1. A fine; a monetary penalty imposed for breaking the law.
2. Alternative form of zaman

## Etymology
Borrowed from Malay saman (“fine, financial penalty”), from English summons. Doublet of summons.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/saman