Währung /vˈɛːrʊŋ/ · noun · CEFR B1. German translation of "currency".

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Source term
currency
Translation
Währung
CEFR Level
B1
Part of speech
noun
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Article, Gender & Forms

German article/gender note: learn this word with the article "die".

Dictionary form Währung
Article die
Gender/article class feminine or plural
Plural varies by noun
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + die Währung
Examples
Das ist die Währung.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Example Sentences

Die Währung Japans ist der Yen.

English: The currency of Japan is the yen.

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Sie hat am Flughafen Geld gewechselt.

English: She changed her currency at the airport.

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Viele Länder verwenden die gleiche Währung.

English: Many countries use the same currency.

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