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Word: Danish Krone

Definition: The "Danish krone" is the basic unit of money used in Denmark. It is often abbreviated as "DKK."

Usage Instructions:

• When talking about money in Denmark, you will use the term "Danish krone."
• You can write it as "kr." when you are indicating prices. For example, 100 kr. means 100 Danish kroner.

Example:

• If you go to a café in Denmark and the coffee costs 30 kr., you would say, "I would like to buy a coffee for 30 Danish kroner."

Advanced Usage:

• The Danish krone is also used in international finance and trade discussions. For example, you might hear, "The exchange rate between the Euro and the Danish krone is very important for trade."

Word Variants:

• Plural: "kroner" (This is how you refer to more than one krone. For example, 200 kr. is 200 kroner.)
• Abbreviation: DKK (This is used in financial contexts, like when looking at exchange rates.)

Different Meanings:

• In a financial context, "krone" can refer to currency in other countries as well (like the Norwegian krone). However, when you say "Danish krone," it specifically refers to Denmark's currency.

Synonyms:

• There are no direct synonyms for "Danish krone" since it is a specific term, but you can refer to it as "Danish currency" in a broader sense.

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs that include "Danish krone," but you might hear expressions like "to change money" or "to exchange currency," which relate to how you can get Danish kroner when traveling.

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Noun

1. the basic unit of money in Denmark

Synonyms

• Danish krone
• krone