Rupees Meaning in English
word · lemma: rupee
ˈɹupiz/, /ɹuˈpiz
roo-PEEZ
ɹˈuːpiːz
roo-PEEZ
Definition
Rupees are the official currency units used in several South Asian countries, especially India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Mauritius.
Usage & Nuances
Always used in the plural when talking about amounts (e.g., '100 rupees'). Mainly refers to Indian currency unless context specifies another country. Symbol: ₹ (for Indian rupees). Not used for other Asian currencies such as 'yen' or 'won'.
Spanish: rupiasPortuguese (BR): rúpiasPortuguese (PT): rúpiasChinese (Simplified): 卢比Chinese (Traditional): 盧比Hindi: रुपयेArabic: روبياتBengali: রুপিRussian: рупииJapanese: ルピーVietnamese: rupeeKorean: 루피Turkish: rupiUrdu: روپےIndonesian: rupee
Example Sentences
I have fifty rupees in my wallet.
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These books cost 200 rupees.
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She gave me ten rupees as change.
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Can I pay you in rupees or do you only accept dollars?
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None of the taxis had change for a 500 rupees note.
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I remember when you could buy lunch for just five rupees.
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