hryvnia

What is another word for hryvnia? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.

Noun — The official currency of Ukraine, represented by the symbol ₴ and divided into 100 kopiykas.

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How to use hryvnia

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change money into hryvnias priced in hryvnias the hryvnia's exchange rate paid in hryvnias

Hryvnia is the standard spelling used in English-language news and finance.

Etymology

Hryvnia comes from the Ukrainian word hrývnja. It is a doublet of grivna and grzywna, meaning the words share the same ultimate root despite reaching English along different paths.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a hryvnia?

A hryvnia is the unit of currency used in Ukraine, shown with the symbol ₴.

How many kopiykas are in a hryvnia?

One hryvnia is divided into 100 kopiykas.

What is the plural of hryvnia?

The plural can be hryvnias, or the native Ukrainian forms hryvni and hryven, depending on the amount.

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