German word

Gulden

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈgʊldn̩/

Meaning

  • masculine nounguilder

Example

Ich habe noch zehn Gulden in der Tasche.

I still have ten guilders in my pocket.

Illustration for Gulden (guilder)

More examples

Die Preise waren damals noch in Gulden angegeben.

The prices were still stated in guilders at the time.

Core concept

One historical currency label attached to coins and money systems in several European regions rather than to one single currency.

Common phrases

  • mit Gulden bezahlen

    pay in guilders

  • in Gulden angegeben

    stated in guilders

  • zwei Gulden

    two guilders

Similar words

Florin: A coin used in the Netherlands during the early modern period.
Taler: A silver coin that circulated in German-speaking regions during the early modern period.
Schilling: A former Austrian monetary unit.

Definition in German

Gulden ist ein historischer Name für goldene Münzen und später für bestimmte Währungen, etwa in den Niederlanden und Teilen Mitteleuropas.

Word origin

The noun developed from the adjective guldīn, 'golden', which was formed from Gold; the name then became attached to a coin and to later currencies.

Usage tips

  • The English terms guilder and florin can translate Gulden, but the specific country and period determine which currency is meant.

Other meanings

  • florinnoun

Related words

  • Goldguldengold guildernoun

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