Meaning & Definition of word "Zloty"

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    Zloty

    /ˈzloʊti/

    noun:

    • 1. The basic monetary unit of Poland, subdivided into 100 groszy.
      • Example: The cost of the meal was 50 zloty.
    • 2. A unit of currency used in Poland.
      • Example: After changing my dollars, I received 200 zloty.
    • 3. A currency symbol used to represent the Polish zloty.
      • Example: The price tag showed 125 zł, which is equivalent to 125 zloty.

    Etymology

    From Polish 'złoty' meaning 'golden', derived from 'zło' meaning 'gold'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    zloty to euro:

    An exchange rate reference between the Polish zloty and the euro.

    zloty bills:

    Refers to the paper currency in zloty.

    Related Words

    groszy:

    The subunit of zloty, 100 groszy make one zloty.

    Currency:

    A system of money in general use.

    Slang Meanings of zloty

    Meaning: Zlote

    Example Sentence: He earned a few zlote from selling old clothes.

    Meaning: Zlot

    Example Sentence: I only have a few zlots left for the month.