Ruble

Pronunciation: /ˈruːbəl/

Definitions of ruble

noun The currency of Russia and some other countries in Eastern Europe, consisting of 100 kopecks.

Example Sentences

A1 In Russia, the currency is the ruble.

A2 I exchanged my dollars for rubles at the bank.

B1 The ruble has been fluctuating in value against the US dollar.

B2 She received a large sum of rubles as part of her inheritance.

C1 Investors are closely monitoring the ruble's performance in the foreign exchange market.

C2 The government implemented measures to stabilize the ruble's value in the global economy.

Examples of ruble in a Sentence

formal The exchange rate of the ruble to the dollar has been fluctuating recently.

informal I heard the ruble is getting stronger against other currencies.

slang I bet you a hundred rubles that it will rain tomorrow.

figurative His promises are as worthless as a ruble in a foreign land.

Grammatical Forms of ruble

• plural: rubles
• comparative: more ruble
• superlative: most ruble
• present tense: ruble
• future tense: will ruble
• perfect tense: have rubled
• continuous tense: is rubling
• singular: ruble
• positive degree: ruble
• infinitive: to ruble
• gerund: rubling
• participle: rubled

Origin and Evolution of ruble

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Russian

Story behind the word: The word 'ruble' originated from the Russian word 'rubl', which was derived from the Old Russian word 'rubit' meaning 'to chop' or 'to cut'. This was because originally, silver bars were cut into pieces to serve as currency.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the ruble evolved from being a unit of weight for silver to becoming the official currency of Russia. It has gone through various changes in value and design, reflecting the economic and political history of the country.