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coin
A unit of a cryptocurrency, such as Bitcoin or Ethereum. The term is used in the context of digital currencies and blockchain technology.
Er hat in einen neuen, vielversprechenden Coin investiert.
He invested in a new, promising coin.
'Coin' is a word from English that is used in German mainly in the areas of cryptocurrencies and video games. It is usually pronounced as in English, too.
Viele junge Leute interessieren sich für den Handel mit Coins.
Many young people are interested in trading coins.
In German, 'Coin' is treated as a masculine noun: der Coin. It is declined like a German noun, for example in the genitive 'der Wert des Coins' (the value of the coin).
Der Preis dieses Coins ist in den letzten Stunden stark gefallen.
The price of this coin has fallen sharply in the last few hours.
You can tell which meaning is intended from the context. Words like 'investieren' (to invest), 'Blockchain' (blockchain), or 'Kurs' (price/rate) point to cryptocurrency. Words like 'Spielautomat' (slot machine) or 'einwerfen' (to insert) refer to a game token.
Der Kurs des neuen Coins stieg schnell an.
The price of the new coin rose quickly.
In connection with cryptocurrencies, 'Coin' is often used with verbs such as 'kaufen' (to buy), 'verkaufen' (to sell), 'handeln' (to trade), or 'halten' (to hold, in the sense of owning).
Er überlegt, seine Coins zu verkaufen, bevor der Wert weiter sinkt.
He is considering selling his coins before the value drops further.
coin / mint
'Münze' and 'Coin' can both make you think of money or tokens, but they differ in normal usage. A 'Münze' is a real piece of metal that has been minted as a means of payment. In German, 'Coin' is used mainly for digital currencies like Bitcoin or for tokens in games. Learners may confuse the words because in English, 'coin' often simply means 'Münze'. In German, however, for small change in your wallet you almost always say 'Münze'. 'Coin' only fits in specific digital or game-related contexts.
Frau Wagner kauft jeden Monat einen kleinen Coin als digitale Anlage.
Ms. Wagner buys a small coin every month as a digital investment.
Für den Einkaufswagen braucht er eine Münze.
He needs a coin for the shopping cart.