Ukrainian · Work & Business
Гривня
hryvnya
Hryvnia (currency)
Intermediatenoun
Definition
Ukraine's currency — named after an old Kyivan Rus necklace of gold.
Example
Квиток коштує двадцять гривень.
The ticket costs twenty hryvnias.
Etymology
The term 'гривня' (hryvnya) has its roots in the historical Slavic currency, originally referring to a monetary unit used in medieval times.
How & Where It’s Used
'Гривня' is used in official contexts related to economics and finance, primarily spoken in formal settings but is also understood widely in informal conversations.