nepalese rupee
noun · n
Simple meaning
The basic unit of money in Nepal.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
nehpuhleezroopeeSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
nɛpəˈlizɹuˈpi
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
The basic unit of money in Nepal; equal to 100 paisa
n
The Nepali rupee (Roman: Rupaiyām̐; symbol: रु.; code: NPR) is the official currency of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal.
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How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: The basic unit of money in Nepal; equal to 100 paisa
Used this way, nepalese rupee is a specialist word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. This sense is about measurement, so it is used where accuracy is the point.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Specialist/technical
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Specialized
- Connotation
- Clinical and technical
- Usage feel
- Technical and specialized
Where it naturally appears
- Technical/specialist writing
- Academic writing
Usage note
In general conversation this sense usually needs explaining — outside its field, people reach for a plainer word.
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