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schilling

SHIH-lihng

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.”

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The former currency of Austria, used before the euro was adopted, divided into 100 groschen.
"Before 2002, prices in Vienna were listed in schillings."

How to use schilling

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In plain EnglishAustria's old currency, replaced by the euro.

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schillings plural

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Etymology

From German Schilling, from Proto-Germanic *skillingaz — a doublet of the English word "shilling".

Origin: Proto-Germanic

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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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