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Markka: meaning, definitions and examples

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markka

 

[ ˈmɑrkə ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

currency, Finland

The markka was the currency of Finland from 1860 until 2002, when it was replaced by the euro. Originally, it was introduced as a substitute for the ruble, with the aim of stabilizing the economy. The markka was subdivided into 100 pennia. Over the years, it saw numerous changes in design and value, reflecting economic conditions. Markka was also a symbol of Finnish sovereign statehood.

Examples of usage

  • I exchanged my dollars for markka while traveling in Finland.
  • During the euro changeover, many people had fond memories of using the markka.
  • The old banknotes of the markka are now collectors' items.
  • You could buy a loaf of bread for just a few markka back in the day.

Translations

Translations of the word "markka" in other languages:

🇵🇹 marca

🇮🇳 चिन्ह

🇩🇪 Marke

🇮🇩 tanda

🇺🇦 марка

🇵🇱 marka

🇯🇵 マーク

🇫🇷 marque

🇪🇸 marca

🇹🇷 marka

🇰🇷 상표

🇸🇦 علامة

🇨🇿 značka

🇸🇰 značka

🇨🇳 标记

🇸🇮 znamka

🇮🇸 merki

🇰🇿 белгі

🇬🇪 ნიშანი

🇦🇿 işarə

🇲🇽 marca

Etymology

The word 'markka' stems from the Middle Low German 'mark', which originally referred to a border or boundary. This concept evolved into a term for a mark or sign used in commerce, indicating a unit of weight or value. The adoption of the term into Finnish represents the historical influence of trade between the Germanic peoples and Finland. Following the incorporation of the markka as a currency, it became a pivotal element of Finnish economic identity, reflecting not just trade but also the nation’s growing autonomy and cultural distinctiveness in the face of foreign rule. With the transition to the euro in the early 21st century, the markka has become a piece of Finnish history, synonymous with the country's financial evolution and independence.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,645, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.