Die Währung
Example: Die Währung des Landes beeinflusst stark den internationalen Handel.
Definition
"die Währung" refers to the system of money used in a particular country or economic region. It represents the official medium of exchange and store of value, crucial for conducting trade, pricing goods, and measuring economic performance, such as in the phrase: 'Die Währung des Landes beeinflusst stark den internationalen Handel.'
Etymology
The word "die Währung" originates from the German verb "währen," meaning 'to last' or 'to endure.' It evolved to signify something stable and lasting, which is fitting for money as a lasting medium of exchange. Did you know that the concept of currency has ancient roots, but the German term highlights the idea of durability and trust in money?
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"Die Währung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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