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kopecks

Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for kopecks.

Editorial note

As others pointed out, in #1, unless the kopecks are integer, the answer is underconstrained.

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Quick take

Alternative spelling of kopek. [A Russian monetary unit equal to one hundredth of a ruble.]

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of kopecks gathered in one view.

noun

Alternative spelling of kopek. [A Russian monetary unit equal to one hundredth of a ruble.]

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for kopecks.

noun

Alternative spelling of kopek. [A Russian monetary unit equal to one hundredth of a ruble.]

Example sentences

1

As others pointed out, in #1, unless the kopecks are integer, the answer is underconstrained.

2

That means that Masha has no money, and Misha has six kopecks, so they combined 0 + 6 and are still short of 7.

3

Yes, I mean surely Chamberlain could maintain a correct and official API endpoint for HomeAssistant users for the kopecks it would cost.

4

People can transfer kopecks to others without Putin's knowledge or say-so, manipulating social networks beyond Putin's direct control.

5

Somebody willing to risk $1b on Waymo doesn't credibly care about the kopecks they are earning on rides today.

6

This precariousness is compounded by international trade, making the value of kopecks at least partly dependent on economic performance.

7

Therefore, Misha doesn't have any money, and the price book is what Misha is missing: 7 kopecks.

8

If the price was eight kopecks, they'd have one and seven each, and would have exactly enough.

9

If it cost nine kopecks, they'd have 2 and 8, and would have more than enough.

10

My answer to #1 is less than 8 kopecks, and Masha has less than one.

11

Source: every single Russian oligarch, who borrowed eye watering amounts of money just before hyperinflation hit, and returned kopecks on the ruble.

12

Depends on whether kopecks are divisible into a smaller monetary unit or not.

Quote examples

1

If they are divisible into 100 units, I believe the answer is "anywhere between 7.00 and 7.99 kopecks".

2

It's more about "ice cream for 47 kopecks" rathan then anything else.

3

Masha needs 7 kopecks to buy 1 book "Misha lacked one", which means to me as an native English speaker that Misha needed just one more Kopeck in order to purchase 1 book.

4

Kopeck - "It is usually the smallest denomination within a currency system." I presume they used kopecks for a purpose and not rubles, dollars or another unit that can be subdivided.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use kopecks in a sentence?

As others pointed out, in #1, unless the kopecks are integer, the answer is underconstrained.

What does kopecks mean?

Alternative spelling of kopek. [A Russian monetary unit equal to one hundredth of a ruble.]

What part of speech is kopecks?

kopecks is commonly used as noun.