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Qatari riyal

Qatari riyal

5.7
The official money used in Qatar
  • noun
translation icon : riyal catarí
  • All prices in Qatar are marked in Qatari riyal, making shopping straightforward for visitors.

Examples

  • The exchange rate for the Qatari riyal has remained stable against the US dollar.

  • The price is 100 Qatari riyals.

  • She exchanged her dollars for Qatari riyal at the airport in Doha.

  • I exchanged my dollars for Qatari riyals.

  • The value of the Qatari riyal can fluctuate depending on the global market changes.

  • Travelers to Qatar need to exchange their foreign currency for Qatari riyals to make purchases.

  • When visiting Qatar, it's important to know the current exchange rate of the Qatari riyal compared to your home currency.

Synonyms

riyal
vsQatari riyal
1 5.4

The main money used in Qatar

is the official national currency rather than just the basic unit

Surface Forms

Qatari riyal singular
Qatari riyals plural

Morphology

Qatari + riyal

The meaning 'the official currency of Qatar' is directly and compositionally derived from 'Qatari' (of Qatar) + 'riyal' (a monetary unit). Demonym + currency constructions are cross-linguistically common and follow regular noun-noun composition, so a B1 learner who knows both words will understand the MWE.

Etymology

Qatari riyal gets its name from the word riyal, which may come from an old Spanish coin called 'real' used by sailors and traders. So, Qatari riyal is simply the official money of Qatar.