Pfennig: meaning, definitions and examples

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pfennig

 

[ หˆfษ›.nษชษก ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

cent, penny

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pfennig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคซเฅ‡เคจเคฟเค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pfennig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pfennig

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั„ะตะฝั–ะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pfennig

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒšใƒ‹ใƒ’

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pfennig

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pfennig

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pfennig

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŽ˜๋‹ˆํžˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจููŠู†ุบ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pfennig

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pfennig

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่Šฌๅฎ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pfennig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pfennig

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟั„ะตะฝั–ะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ”แƒœแƒ˜แƒœแƒ’แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pfennig

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,366, 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.