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ruble

ROO-buhl

Ruble (noun) means the main unit of currency in Russia and Belarus. Example: “The souvenir cost two hundred rubles.”

noun
1
The main unit of currency in Russia and Belarus.
"The souvenir cost two hundred rubles."

How to use ruble

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe name of the Russian (and Belarusian) currency, similar to how "dollar" or "euro" names other currencies.

Common mistake

"Rouble" is simply the British spelling of the same word — both refer to the same currency.

Easily confused with
rouble

Word forms

rubles plural, Rubles plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from Russian рубль (rublʹ).

Origin: Russian

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Frequently asked questions

What does “ruble” mean?

The word “ruble” means the main unit of currency in Russia and Belarus. In plain terms, the name of the Russian (and Belarusian) currency, similar to how "dollar" or "euro" names other currencies.

How do you pronounce “ruble”?

“Ruble” is pronounced ROO-buhl (/ˈɹuːbəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “ruble” in a sentence?

Here is “ruble” used in a sentence: “The souvenir cost two hundred rubles.”

What part of speech is “ruble”?

“Ruble” is a noun.

Where does the word “ruble” come from?

The word “ruble” comes from Russian. Borrowed from Russian рубль (rublʹ).

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