schilling
word
Definition
The schilling was the basic unit of currency in Austria until 2002, and was also used in other historical European countries before the euro.
Usage & Nuances
'Schilling' now mostly appears in historical or financial contexts, as Austria and most of Europe use the euro today. Sometimes refers to old coins or in discussions about former currencies.
Spanish: chelín (moneda austro-húngara / austriaca)Portuguese (BR): schilling (moeda da Áustria) - xelim (moeda histórica europeia)Portuguese (PT): schilling (moeda da Áustria) - xelim (moeda histórica europeia)Chinese (Simplified): 先令（奥地利/历史货币）Chinese (Traditional): 先令（奧地利/歷史貨幣）Hindi: शिलिंग (ऑस्ट्रियाई मुद्रा, ऐतिहासिक)Arabic: شلن (عملة نمساوية تاريخية)
Example Sentences
How much was one schilling worth in dollars?
basic
Austria used the schilling before switching to the euro.
basic
My grandfather has an old schilling coin from the 1980s.
basic
Collectors often look for rare schilling coins at auctions.
natural
People still remember prices in schillings, even years after the change to euros.
natural
If you find a schilling bill in your drawer, it's a little piece of history!
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