Russian · Numbers & Time
Сто
sto
One hundred
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number 100.
Example
Это стоит сто рублей.
This costs one hundred rubles.
Etymology
'Сто' (sto) comes from the Proto-Slavic *sto, with further roots leading back to the Proto-Indo-European *ḱm̥tóm, which means 'hundred'. This numeral has remained relatively unchanged over time.
How & Where It’s Used
'Сто' is widely used in both spoken and written Russian, suitable for formal and informal situations. The term is consistent across Russian-speaking regions.