English–German

“currency” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈvɛːʁʊŋ/

Example

In Europa gibt es verschiedene Währungen.

There are various currencies in Europe.

Illustration for Währung (currency)

How to say “currency” in German

“Currency” in German is Währung.

Coins and notes are the visible face of a country's Währung, while a named unit such as the euro sets the scale for prices.

Full entry for Währung: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Währung

Viele Länder diskutieren die Einführung einer gemeinsamen Währung.

Many countries are discussing the introduction of a common currency.

Tips for using Währung

  • Wechselkurs means exchange rate, whereas Währung identifies the currency whose value is being compared.

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