Kurant
dasNouncurrent, circulating (referring to money or coins); standard
English translations
- 01
current
- 02
rate
- 03
exchange
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine veraltete Bezeichnung für eine gängige, umlauffähige Währung.
- English meaning
- Current coin
- German example
- Früher war der Taler eine Kurant in vielen deutschen Staaten.
- English example
- The Thaler used to be a current coin in many German states.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- das
- Singular Form
- das Kurant
- Plural Form
- die Kurante
Related words
- Kurantmünze
Full-bodied coin
Example sentences with “Kurant”
Das Kurantgeld verlor rasch an Wert. (The current money lost value quickly.)
Frequently asked questions
What does the German adjective 'kurant' mean in a financial context?
The term 'kurant' is derived from the French 'courant' and refers to coins that have their full face value in precious metal. It is primarily used in historical or specialized financial contexts.