die Banknote
banknote
A paper bill issued by a central bank and used as official means of payment.
EXAMPLE
Er zog eine zerknitterte Zehn-Euro-Banknote aus seiner Tasche.
He pulled a crumpled ten-euro banknote out of his pocket.
die Banknote
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Meanings
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Word structure
The word is made up of 'Bank' (bank) and 'Note' (note). Here, 'Note' does not mean a school grade, but derives from an older meaning for 'written document'. A banknote is therefore literally a document issued by a bank.
EXAMPLE
Die neue Banknote hat verbesserte Sicherheitsmerkmale.
The new banknote has improved security features.
Register and style
'Banknote' (banknote) is the official and formal term for a paper bill. You find it especially in texts from banks, in the news, or in laws.
EXAMPLE
Die Europäische Zentralbank ist für die Ausgabe der Euro-Banknoten verantwortlich.
The European Central Bank is responsible for issuing euro banknotes.
Typical collocations
Common adjectives are 'echt' (genuine) and 'gefälscht' (counterfeit), as well as 'neu' (new) or 'zerknittert' (crumpled). Typical verbs related to banknotes are 'ausgeben' (to issue), 'zählen' (to count), or 'wechseln' (to change/exchange).
EXAMPLE
Der Kassierer prüfte, ob die 50-Euro-Banknote echt war.
The cashier checked whether the 50-euro banknote was genuine.
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Banknote vs Schein
bill / glow / appearance
Schein and Banknote can both refer to the same paper means of payment. Schein is the everyday, less precise term and also has other meanings. Banknote is the precise term for a means of payment issued by a central bank.
Banknote
Die Bank prüfte, ob diese Banknote echt war.
The bank checked whether this banknote was genuine.
Schein
Kannst du mir diesen Schein in Münzen wechseln?
Can you change this bill into coins for me?
In real life
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