Dreiling

derNoun

three-pfennig coin (historical)

English translations

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    Dreiling

Word details

German meaning
Eine alte Münze im Wert von drei Pfennigen.
English meaning
Threepence (old coin)
Synonym
keine
German example
Der Händler verlangte einen Dreiling für das Brot.
English example
The merchant asked for a threepence for the bread.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Dreiling
Plural Form
die Dreilinge

Example sentences with “Dreiling”

  1. Das kostete früher nur einen Dreiling. (That used to cost only a three-pfennig coin.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Dreiling' still used?

No, it's a purely historical term for a coin worth three units.