Schilling: meaning, definitions and examples

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schilling

 

[ หˆสƒษชlษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

currency unit

The schilling was a currency unit used in various countries, primarily in Austria and former German-speaking states. It was subdivided into smaller units, typically groschen or heller. In Austria, the schilling was replaced by the euro in 2002, and its historical significance reflects the economic transitions of the region. The term is still sometimes used informally to refer to money in general.

Synonyms

cash, currency, money

Examples of usage

  • I saved up some schillings before the currency change.
  • The value of the schilling fluctuated during its use.
  • He exchanged his dollars for schillings during his trip to Austria.

Translations

Translations of the word "schilling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น schilling

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคฟเคฒเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schilling

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ schilling

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะธะปั–ะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szilling

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใƒชใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท schilling

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ schilling

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸilin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ค๋ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดูŠู„ูŠู†ุบ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกiling

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกiling

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ…ˆไปค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลกiling

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skildingur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะธะปะปะธะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜แƒœแƒ’แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸillin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ schilling

Etymology

The term 'schilling' originates from the Old High German 'scilling,' which referred to a measure of weight. The evolution of the word reflects its journey through historical currencies, particularly in Germany and Austria. In medieval times, the schilling was often used as a unit of account and was linked to various forms of currency, including coins minted in silver. The schilling appeared in different forms throughout various regions, each with its specific value and significance, contributing to trade and commerce in the Holy Roman Empire. In the early modern period, the Austro-Hungarian currency system adopted the schilling, leading to its widespread recognition as a monetary unit. The schilling remained in use in Austria until it was replaced by the euro, marking the end of a significant chapter in the region's financial history.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,423, 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.