markka

Thân thiện

The shopkeeper accepts a five markka coin for the purchase.

Definition

Noun: 1. A former unit of currency in Finland: The markka was the basic monetary unit of Finland until it was replaced by the euro in 2002. It was subdivided into 100 penniä.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The old price was listed as fifty markkaa.
  • Before the euro, you needed markkaa to buy things in Finland.
  • He collected coins, including several Finnish markka coins.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in historical or financial contexts when discussing the economic history of Finland.
• The plural form in Finnish is , which is commonly used in English texts when referring to amounts (e.g., , ).

Variants and Related Words

• Finnish markka: The full name used to distinguish it from other historical currencies also called "markka".
• Penni (plural: ): The subunit of the markka, equal to 1/100 of a markka.

Synonyms

• Finnish mark: An English translation sometimes used.
• FIM: The ISO 4217 currency code for the Finnish markka.

Notes on Meaning

• This word refers specifically to a historical currency. It is no longer in active circulation as legal tender.
• It should not be confused with the German "Mark" or other European currencies that used similar names.

Học thuật

Noun

1. formerly the basic unit of money in Finland

Từ đồng nghĩa

• finnish mark