Rs.

Pronunciation: /ɑrs/

Definitions of Rs.

noun a unit of currency in India, Pakistan, Nepal, and some other countries

Example Sentences

A1 I have Rs. 100 in my wallet.

A2 She spent Rs. 500 on groceries.

B1 The cost of the new phone is Rs. 20,000.

B2 He earned Rs. 1,000 from selling his old car.

C1 The company's annual revenue is in the millions of Rs.

C2 The luxury watch costs Rs. 5 lakhs.

Examples of Rs. in a Sentence

formal The total cost of the project is estimated to be Rs. 1,000,000.

informal I owe you Rs. 500 for the concert tickets.

slang I can't believe he spent Rs. 10,000 on that jacket!

figurative Her dedication to the cause is worth more than Rs. 1,000 in donations.

Grammatical Forms of Rs.

• plural: Rss
• comparative: more Rs.
• superlative: most Rs.
• present tense: Rs.
• future tense: will Rs.
• perfect tense: have Rs.
• continuous tense: is Rs.
• singular: Rs.
• positive degree: Rs.
• infinitive: to Rs.
• gerund: Rsing
• participle: Rsed

Origin and Evolution of Rs.

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Sanskrit

Story behind the word: The abbreviation 'Rs.' originated from the Sanskrit word 'rupaya' which means 'silver coin'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to denote the Indian Rupee, 'Rs.' has evolved to become a common abbreviation for currency in general, especially in South Asian countries.