noun
krona
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Krona (noun) means the official currency of Sweden. Example: “She changed her pounds for kronor before her trip to Stockholm.”
noun
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The official currency of Sweden.
"She changed her pounds for kronor before her trip to Stockholm."
"The bus ticket cost forty kronor."
"Prices in the shop were all marked in kronor."
How to use krona
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishKrona is just the name for Sweden's money.
When to use it
It is a neutral, everyday word used in travel, shopping and finance.
Easily confused with
krone
króna →
Common pairings
Swedish krona
exchange rate for the krona
paid in kronor
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Etymology
Krona was taken from the Swedish word for a crown. It shares its ultimate root with English words such as corona and crown, and with the related currency names used in Denmark, Norway and Iceland.
Rhymes for krona
See all rhymes for krona →Frequently asked questions
What is a krona?
It is the official currency used in Sweden.
What is the plural of krona?
The plural is kronor, not kronas.
Is krona the same as the Danish or Norwegian krone?
No. Krona is the Swedish spelling and currency; Denmark and Norway use krone, while Iceland uses króna.
What is the meaning of krona?
"krona" (noun) means the official currency of Sweden.
