guilder
der Gulden, die Gulden
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guilder
A historical monetary or accounting unit used in various European countries, including the Netherlands and Austria.
Vor der Einführung des Euro bezahlten die Niederländer mit Gulden.
Before the introduction of the euro, the Dutch paid with guilders.
guilder
A historical gold or silver coin originally minted as a valuable form of currency.
Im Museum ist ein Gulden aus dem 16. Jahrhundert ausgestellt.
A 16th-century guilder is on display in the museum.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Gulden |
| genitive | des Guldens |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Gulden | die Gulden |
| accusative | den Gulden | die Gulden |
| dative | dem Gulden | den Gulden |
| genitive | des Guldens | der Gulden |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Gulden' is now mainly found in historical texts, museums, and accounts of earlier currencies. In everyday language, the word normally does not refer to a current means of payment.
Im historischen Roman wird häufig mit Gulden bezahlt.
The historical novel often features people paying with guilders.
When 'Gulden' refers to a historical monetary or accounting unit, country or time references often appear alongside it. Common combinations include 'niederländische Gulden' (Dutch guilders), 'österreichische Gulden' (Austrian guilders), and 'Gulden einführen' (to introduce guilders) or 'Gulden abschaffen' (to abolish guilders).
Der österreichische Gulden wurde 1892 durch die Krone ersetzt.
The Austrian guilder was replaced by the krone in 1892.
When 'Gulden' refers to a specific coin, words from a museum or collecting context often appear alongside it, such as 'prägen' (to mint), 'ausstellen' (to display), or 'aus dem 16. Jahrhundert' (from the 16th century). References to the material and year also help identify this meaning.
Das Museum zeigt mehrere Gulden, die im 17. Jahrhundert geprägt wurden.
The museum displays several guilders that were minted in the 17th century.
