krona
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Definition
Noun: 1. The basic monetary unit of Iceland: The krona (plural: krónur) is the official currency of Iceland. It is subdivided into 100 aurar. 2. The basic monetary unit of Sweden: The krona (plural: kronor) is the official currency of Sweden. It is subdivided into 100 öre.
Usage Examples
- Icelandic Krona:
- The price for the tour is 15,000 krona per person.
- I need to exchange my euros for Icelandic krónur.
- Swedish Krona:
- The book costs 199 Swedish krona.
- Do you have any kronor? I need coins for the laundry.
Advanced Usage
- The word "krona" is a cognate of the word "crown," reflecting its historical origins. The currencies of Denmark and Norway are also called "krone."
- To avoid confusion between the Icelandic and Swedish currencies, it is common to specify the country: Icelandic krona (ISK) or Swedish krona (SEK).
Variants and Related Words
- Króna (n): The Icelandic spelling of the word.
- Kronor (n): The plural form for the Swedish krona.
- Krónur (n): The plural form for the Icelandic krona.
- Krone (n): The currency of Denmark (DKK) and Norway (NOK).
Synonyms
- Currency unit: monetary unit.
Notes on Different Meanings
The word "krona" has two distinct primary meanings based on the country of issue: 1. Icelandic Krona (ISK): The currency used only in Iceland. 2. Swedish Krona (SEK): The currency used only in Sweden. They are separate currencies with different values and are not interchangeable.
Noun
- the basic unit of money in Iceland
- the basic unit of money in Sweden