Rupee
rūpīnoun★Beginner
formal
The basic monetary unit of India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and other South Asian countries.
एक किलो आलू की कीमत 50 रुपीये है।
A kilogram of potatoes costs 50 rupees.
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The symbol for the Indian rupee is ₹, while other countries may use different symbols or abbreviations.
Collocations
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Synonyms
Related Phrases
रुपया गिरनाphrase
currency depreciation
रुपया बढ़नाphrase
currency appreciation
💡Pro Tip
Currency Symbols
The Indian rupee uses the symbol ₹, while other countries may use different symbols or abbreviations.
⚡Gold Rule
Plural Form
The plural form of 'rupee' in Hindi is 'रुपये' (rupees) or 'रुपैयाँ' (rupees) in informal contexts.
📖Word Origin
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'रूप्य' (rūpya), meaning 'wrought silver' or 'silver coin'.
📝Usage Notes
The term 'rupee' is used in multiple South Asian countries, but the Indian rupee (INR) is the most widely recognized.
Word Breakdown
रुप
silver
rootया
suffix indicating a unit or measure
suffixहिन्दी-अंग्रेज़ी शब्दकोश