Reichsmarks Meaning in English

word · lemma: reichsmark

US

ˈraɪksˌmɑrks

RYKS-markz

UK

ˈraɪksˌmɑːks

RYKS-maahks

Definition

Reichsmarks were the official currency of Germany from 1924 to 1948, used during the Weimar Republic and Nazi Germany periods.

Usage & Nuances

'Reichsmarks' is always used in historical contexts and is a plural; the singular is 'Reichsmark'. It's often mentioned when discussing German history, economics, or World War II artifacts or currency collecting. Not used for modern German money (which is the euro).

• Spanish: marcos alemanes (Reichsmarks)
• Portuguese (BR): marcos alemães (Reichsmarks)
• Portuguese (PT): marcos alemães (Reichsmarks)
• Chinese (Simplified): 帝国马克 (德国历史货币)
• Chinese (Traditional): 帝國馬克 (德國歷史貨幣)
• Hindi: राइख्समार्क (जर्मन ऐतिहासिक मुद्रा)
• Arabic: مارك الرايخ (عملة ألمانية تاريخية)
• Bengali: রাইখ্সমার্ক
• Russian: рейхсмарки
• Japanese: ライヒスマルク
• Vietnamese: Reichsmark
• Korean: 라이히스마르크
• Turkish: Reichsmark
• Urdu: رائخس مارک
• Indonesian: Reichsmark

Example Sentences

My grandfather kept some old Reichsmarks in a box.

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Reichsmarks were used in Germany long ago.

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I saw Reichsmarks in a museum about World War II.

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Collectors still pay good money for rare Reichsmarks coins.

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During hyperinflation, people needed thousands of Reichsmarks to buy simple things.

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He found a bundle of Reichsmarks hidden in the wall while renovating the house.

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