Deutsche Mark
Definition
- Noun:
- Formerly the basic unit of money in Germany: The Deutsche Mark was the official currency of the Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany and later unified Germany) from 1948 until its replacement by the euro in 2002.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Before the euro, prices in Germany were listed in Deutsche Mark.
- My grandfather still has some old Deutsche Mark coins in a collection.
- The value of the Deutsche Mark was very stable for decades.
Advanced Usage
- "Hard Deutsche Mark": A phrase used to describe the currency's historical reputation for strength and stability.
- Investors trusted the hard Deutsche Mark during times of economic uncertainty.
Variants and Related Words
- Mark: A common shortened form used in English.
- It cost fifty marks.
- DEM: The three-letter ISO 4217 currency code for the Deutsche Mark.
- Deutschmark: An alternative English spelling.
- D-Mark: A common abbreviated form used in Germany.
Synonyms
- German mark: A direct synonym.
- Deutschmark: An alternative spelling with the same meaning.
Related Phrases
- "Strong as the Deutsche Mark": An idiom referencing the currency's former stability.
- The country's economy was once considered as strong as the Deutsche Mark.
Noun
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formerly the basic unit of money in Germany
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