Joachimstaler
derNounJoachimsthaler (historical silver coin); name for an inhabitant of Joachimsthal
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine historische Silbermünze, die im 16. Jahrhundert in St. Joachimsthal geprägt wurde und Namensgeber für den Taler und den Dollar war.
- English meaning
- Joachimsthaler
- Synonym
- Taler
- German example
- Der Joachimstaler war eine weit verbreitete Handelsmünze.
- English example
- The Joachimsthaler was a widely used trade coin.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Joachimstaler
- Plural Form
- die Joachimstaler
Example sentences with “Joachimstaler”
Der Joachimstaler war eine bedeutende Währung. (The Joachimstaler was an important currency.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the origin of the word 'Joachimstaler'?
It refers to coins minted in Joachimsthal (Bohemia), which eventually gave rise to the term 'Taler' and later the English word 'dollar'.