Pfennig: meaning, definitions and examples
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pfennig
[ หfษ.nษชษก ]
currency unit
The pfennig was a subunit of the German mark, denoting a fractional value of that currency. The term itself originated from the Middle High German word 'pfennec,' which referred to a small coin. Depending on the historical period, the pfennig had different denominations and designs, often made from various metals. Although it is no longer in circulation since the euro was introduced, its historical significance remains in discussions about former German currency.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I found an old pfennig in my grandfather's coin collection.
- Before the euro, everything in Germany was often priced in pfennigs.
- Even small transactions once involved pfennigs.
Translations
Translations of the word "pfennig" in other languages:
๐ต๐น pfennig
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคซเฅเคจเคฟเค
๐ฉ๐ช Pfennig
๐ฎ๐ฉ pfennig
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะตะฝัะฝะณ
๐ต๐ฑ pfennig
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใ
๐ซ๐ท pfennig
๐ช๐ธ pfennig
๐น๐ท pfennig
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋ํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจูููุบ
๐จ๐ฟ pfennig
๐ธ๐ฐ pfennig
๐จ๐ณ ่ฌๅฎ
๐ธ๐ฎ pfennig
๐ฎ๐ธ pfennig
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟัะตะฝัะฝะณ
๐ฌ๐ช แคแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ pfennig
๐ฒ๐ฝ pfennig
Etymology
The word 'pfennig' has its roots in the German language and is derived from the Middle High German term 'pfennec.' It entered circulation as a diminutive form of the Old High German word 'phenna,' meaning 'to pay' or 'to reward.' Historically, the pfennig was used in various German-speaking regions and represented a small denomination of currency that facilitated everyday transactions. The pfennig was closely associated with the German mark, the national currency in Germany before the introduction of the euro in 2002. Its use can be traced back to the early medieval period, transitioning through several variations and constructions, which mirrored the economic changes in Germany. The pfennig has since become a symbol of the old currency system, often discussed in the context of German history and economy.