Definition

1. Noun:
   • The basic unit of money in Sweden: The "Swedish krona" is the official currency and standard monetary unit of Sweden. It is subdivided into 100 öre.

Usage

• The word "Swedish krona" is used to specify the currency of Sweden, particularly in financial, economic, and travel contexts. It distinguishes Sweden's currency from other currencies also called "krona" or "krone" (e.g., the Norwegian krone).
• It functions as a countable noun (e.g., for plural).
• It is often abbreviated as (Swedish Krona) in international finance.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The price of the book is 250 Swedish krona.
  • You need to exchange your euros for Swedish krona before your trip to Stockholm.
  • The Swedish krona has weakened against the euro this year.

Advanced Usage

• "Krona" vs. "Swedish krona": While "krona" alone can refer to the Swedish currency within Sweden, using "Swedish krona" provides explicit clarity in international contexts.
• Plural forms: In English, the plural is often "kronor" (following Swedish) or anglicized as "kronas"/"kronor". In Swedish, the plural is .
  • I have five hundred Swedish kronor in my wallet.

Variants and Related Words

• Krona (SEK): The common short name and abbreviation.
• Öre: The subunit of the krona (100 öre = 1 krona). Note: Physical öre coins are no longer minted.
• Swedish crown: A direct, though less common, English translation of "krona".

Synonyms

• SEK: The official three-letter currency code.
• Swedish crown: A literal translation.

Related Phrases

• Exchange rate for the Swedish krona: The value of the krona compared to another currency.
  • Check the exchange rate for the Swedish krona before you transfer money.
• In Swedish krona: Denoting a price or value.
  • All prices are listed in Swedish krona.

Noun

1. the basic unit of money in Sweden