noun

zloty

zlo-tee

Zloty (noun) means Poland's currency unit, made up of 100 smaller units called groszy. Example: “The hotel room cost around two hundred zloty a night.”

noun

Poland's currency unit, made up of 100 smaller units called groszy.

"The hotel room cost around two hundred zloty a night."

How to use zloty

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe unit of money used in Poland, similar to how the pound is used in the UK.

Common pairings

Polish zloty paid in zloty

Word forms

zloty plural, zlotys plural, zlote plural, zlotych plural, zloties plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from Polish złoty, literally "golden," from the same root as the word "gold."

Origin: Polish

Rhymes for zloty

Ooty booty footy snooty

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Frequently asked questions

What does “zloty” mean?

The word “zloty” means poland's currency unit, made up of 100 smaller units called groszy. In plain terms, the unit of money used in Poland, similar to how the pound is used in the UK.

How do you pronounce “zloty”?

“Zloty” is pronounced zlo-tee (/zlɑti/ in IPA).

How do you use “zloty” in a sentence?

Here is “zloty” used in a sentence: “The hotel room cost around two hundred zloty a night.”

What part of speech is “zloty”?

“Zloty” is a noun.

Where does the word “zloty” come from?

The word “zloty” comes from Polish. Borrowed from Polish złoty, literally "golden," from the same root as the word "gold.".

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