schilling
Schilling (noun) means the former currency of Austria, used before the euro was adopted, divided into 100 groschen. Example: “Before 2002, prices in Vienna were listed in schillings.”
How to use schilling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAustria's old currency, replaced by the euro.
Word forms
schillings plural
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Before 2002, prices in Vienna were listed in _____.
Etymology
From German Schilling, from Proto-Germanic *skillingaz — a doublet of the English word "shilling".
Rhymes for schilling
Frequently asked questions
What does “schilling” mean?
The word “schilling” means the former currency of Austria, used before the euro was adopted, divided into 100 groschen. In plain terms, austria's old currency, replaced by the euro.
How do you pronounce “schilling”?
“Schilling” is pronounced SHIH-lihng (/ˈʃɪlɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “schilling” in a sentence?
Here is “schilling” used in a sentence: “Before 2002, prices in Vienna were listed in schillings.”
What part of speech is “schilling”?
“Schilling” is a noun.
Where does the word “schilling” come from?
The word “schilling” comes from Proto-Germanic. From German Schilling, from Proto-Germanic *skillingaz — a doublet of the English word "shilling".
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