How do you say "currency" in Russian?

Валюта

Valjuta

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "currency" is Валюта (Valjuta).

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Pronunciation

It's spoken something like "Valjuta", with the emphasis landing on the middle syllable, and slowing down on the middle sound makes the whole word click.

Writing and usage

Валюта is written using cyrillic. It's a noun, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.

Example sentence

У каждой страны своя валюта.

U kazhdoj strany svoja valjuta.

Each country has its own currency.

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How to remember Валюта

Connect "Valjuta" with a bank teller counting bills: the way the stress punches through gives your memory a shortcut.

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Questions about Валюта

How do you pronounce Валюта?

It's spoken something like "Valjuta", with the emphasis landing on the middle syllable, and slowing down on the middle sound makes the whole word click.

Is Валюта formal or casual?

Валюта is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is Валюта used in Russian?

Валюта is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: У каждой страны своя валюта. (Each country has its own currency.).

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