Pfennig

/ˈfɛnɪɡ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A former monetary unit of Germany, equal to one hundredth of a mark.

In the early 20th century, goods could be purchased for just a few pfennigs.

A coin formerly used in Germany valued at one pfennig.

He discovered an old pfennig while cleaning out his grandfather's attic.

Informally, can refer to a small amount of money.

I wouldn't pay a pfennig more for that broken vase.

From Middle High German 'vennic', from Old High German 'fenning', originally from Latin 'denarius'.

not worth a pfennig

A phrase indicating something has little or no value.

mark

The former basic monetary unit of Germany.

euro

The current currency used in Germany.

A small amount of money or something of little value.

Don't give me a pfennig for that idea!