noun Uncommon

lev

lehv

Lev (noun) means the basic monetary unit of Bulgaria, divided into 100 stotinki. Example: “A cup of coffee cost about three lev in the old town.”

noun

The basic monetary unit of Bulgaria, divided into 100 stotinki.

"A cup of coffee cost about three lev in the old town."

How to use lev

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe Bulgarian currency unit.

Common pairings

Bulgarian lev

leva plural, levs plural

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A cup of coffee cost about three _____ in the old town.

From Bulgarian lev, "lion" — the currency was named after the animal, as with several other national currencies.

What does “lev” mean?

The word “lev” means the basic monetary unit of Bulgaria, divided into 100 stotinki. In plain terms, the Bulgarian currency unit.

How do you pronounce “lev”?

“Lev” is pronounced lehv (/lɛv/ in IPA).

How do you use “lev” in a sentence?

Here is “lev” used in a sentence: “A cup of coffee cost about three lev in the old town.”

What part of speech is “lev”?

“Lev” is a noun.

Is “lev” a common word?

“Lev” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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