Meaning & Definition of word "Krona"
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Krona
/ˈkroʊ.nə/
noun:
- 1. The basic unit of currency in Sweden.
- Example: I exchanged my dollars for kronor before my trip to Sweden.
- 2. The basic unit of currency in Iceland, known as the Icelandic króna.
- Example: The price of the book was 2000 króna at the local shop.
- 3. A crown or coronet; often used in a historical context to refer to royal insignia.
- Example: The king's krona was made of solid gold and adorned with precious jewels.
Etymology
From Swedish 'krona', meaning 'crown'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
krona valuta:
Swedish currency system.
krona och ören:
Refers to kronor and öre, the division of currency.
Related Words
öre:
The subdivision of the Swedish krona.
crown:
A headpiece worn by a monarch, relating to the meaning of 'krona'.
Slang Meanings of krona
Meaning: Referring to cash in general.
Example Sentence: I don't have any krona on me right now.
Meaning: Used informally to denote wealth.
Example Sentence: That guy's got a lot of krona.