noun
ruble
ROO-buhl
Ruble (noun) means the main unit of currency in Russia and Belarus. Example: “The souvenir cost two hundred rubles.”
noun
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The main unit of currency in Russia and Belarus.
"The souvenir cost two hundred rubles."
How to use ruble
Learner’s notesIn 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.
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Word forms
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- rubles
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The souvenir cost two hundred _____.
Etymology
Borrowed from Russian рубль (rublʹ).
Synonyms
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Rhymes for ruble
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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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