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How do you say "banknote" in Russian?
купюра
kupjura
In Russian, "banknote" is купюра.
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Pronunciation
koop-YOO-rah with stress on the second syllable. The ю combines 'y' and 'oo' sounds into one vowel.
Writing and usage
Купюра has six letters including the ю character, a rare vowel in Russian. The initial к is a simple 'k' sound.
Example sentence
Дай мне купюру в сто рублей.
Give me a hundred-ruble banknote.
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How to remember купюра
Купюра comes from French 'coupure'. The ю vowel is distinctive, so it stands out as a formal word for paper money.
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Questions about купюра
How do you say "banknote" in Russian?
In Russian, "banknote" is купюра. It is a noun.
How is купюра written in Russian?
Купюра has six letters including the ю character, a rare vowel in Russian. The initial к is a simple 'k' sound.
How is купюра used in a sentence?
Use купюра as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Дай мне купюру в сто рублей. (Give me a hundred-ruble banknote.).
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