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kopeck

 

[ kษ™หˆpษ›k ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

currency unit

A kopeck is a monetary unit of Russia and some other former Soviet republics. It is a subunit of the ruble, where 100 kopecks equal one ruble. The coin has been in circulation since the early 16th century, and its value has varied over time. Kopecks come in various denominations and are used in everyday transactions, although their purchasing power has diminished significantly over the years. Today, kopecks are commonly used for small purchases and in pricing.

Synonyms

cent, fraction, penny

Examples of usage

  • She paid for the candy with three kopecks.
  • The price of the book is 250 rubles and 50 kopecks.
  • He found a rare 15 kopeck coin in his collection.

Translations

Translations of the word "kopeck" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น kopeque

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‹เคชเฅ‡เค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kopeke

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kopeck

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะฟั–ะนะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kopiejka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ณใƒšใ‚คใ‚ซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท kopeck

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ kopeck

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kopeck

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฝ”ํŽ˜ํฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒูˆุจูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kopejka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kopejka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ง‘ไฝฉๅ…‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kopejka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kopeck

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพะฟะตะนะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒžแƒ”แƒ™แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kopeyk

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ kopeck

Etymology

The term 'kopeck' originates from the Old Russian word 'ะบะพะฟะตะนะบะฐ', which is derived from 'ะบะพะฟัŒะต', meaning 'spear'. The usage of the term dates back to the reign of Ivan III in the late 15th century when it was initially used to refer to a specific type of coin that bore the image of a spear. Over the years, the kopeck became a staple in Russian currency and was issued in various forms, including coins and banknotes. As Russia's economy evolved, so too did the kopeck, reflecting changes in value and design. Throughout its history, it has been subject to inflation and economic reform, transitioning from its original value to the modern-day equivalent. The kopeck remains an essential part of Russia's currency system, symbolizing both a piece of the countryโ€™s history and its ongoing economic shifts.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,483, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.