Kurant

dasNoun

current, circulating (referring to money or coins); standard

English translations

  1. 01

    current

  2. 02

    rate

  3. 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

Example sentences with “Kurant”

  1. 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.