Definition

Noun: 1. A monetary unit of Saudi Arabia: A "qurush" is a subunit of the Saudi riyal. It is a fractional currency, where 100 qurush equal 1 Saudi riyal. Historically, the term has also been used for similar small-denomination coins in other regions.

Usage

• The word "qurush" is used specifically to refer to the Saudi Arabian currency unit. It is a countable noun.
• It is typically used in financial, economic, or historical contexts when discussing currency values or prices in Saudi Arabia.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• The term can appear in historical texts referring to similar small coinage used in the Ottoman Empire or other parts of the Arab world, though its primary modern association is with Saudi Arabia.
• In formal financial writing, it may be used when breaking down precise monetary amounts:

Variants and Related Words

• Halala: In modern Saudi Arabia, the official term for the 1/100 subunit of a riyal is "halala." "Qurush" is sometimes used interchangeably or to refer to older coinage.
• Riyal: The primary unit of currency, of which the qurush is a fraction.
• Fils / Dirham: Similar fractional currency units used in other Arab countries (e.g., Kuwait, UAE).

Synonyms

• Subunit: A general term for a fractional monetary unit.
• Cent: A comparable fractional unit in many other currency systems (e.g., US dollar, euro).

Notes

• The plural form is typically "qurush" (same as singular) or sometimes "qurushes."
• It is less common to see prices written using "qurush" in everyday modern contexts, as prices are usually stated in riyals or halalas. Its usage is more historical or specific.

Noun

1. 20 qurush equal 1 riyal in Saudi Arabia