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sterling silver
A short form for sterling silver, an alloy consisting of 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals, used for jewelry or cutlery.
Dieses antike Besteck ist aus echtem Sterling gefertigt.
This antique cutlery is made of genuine sterling silver.
sterling
A rare, technical term for the pound sterling, the currency of the United Kingdom. Usually the full form 'Pfund Sterling' (pound sterling) is used.
Der Wechselkurs des Euro zum Sterling ist heute leicht gefallen.
The euro exchange rate against sterling fell slightly today.
To distinguish the meanings, pay attention to the context. If it is about jewelry, cutlery, or antiques, silver is meant. In a financial context with words like 'Wechselkurs' (exchange rate) or 'Währung' (currency), the pound sterling is meant.
Dieses alte Medaillon ist aus Sterling.
This old locket is made of sterling silver.
In the meaning 'Silber' (silver), 'Sterling' is often a short form for 'Sterlingsilber' (sterling silver). It describes a high-quality silver alloy and is often used for jewelry or cutlery.
Das Familienbesteck ist aus massivem Sterling.
The family cutlery is made of solid sterling silver.
As a term for the British currency, 'Sterling' (sterling) is rather rare and technical. You mainly find it in financial news or at banks.
Die Bank bietet den Umtausch von Euro in Sterling an.
The bank offers the exchange of euros into sterling.
