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feminine

/ˈrupja/

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Coloured illustration of rupia
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Translation

rupee

Word origin

From Hindi and Urdu rupaya, from Sanskrit rupya ('wrought silver, coin').

Origin
Sanskrit
Root
rupya
English cognates
rupee

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralrupias

Examples

moneda .

The rupee is the currency of India.

euros .

I changed my euros for rupees at the airport.

.

The hundred rupee note is pink.

¿ cuesta ?

How many rupees does this tea cost?

.

The rupee has lost value against the dollar.

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This word is part of lesson 81.