World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionariesशिलिंग
Pronunciation / Transliteration: shiling
"शिलिंग ऑस्ट्रिया की पुरानी मुद्रा थी।"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The former monetary unit and currency of Austria prior to the introduction of the euro.
"Collectors often seek out vintage Austrian schilling coins for their historical value." - 2
A former British coin and monetary unit worth one-twentieth of a pound, equivalent to twelve pence (also known as a shilling).
"My grandfather fondly recalled when a schilling could buy a ticket to the cinema."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word derives from Middle High German and Old High German 'skilling', relating to ancient Germanic monetary units. It entered English usage primarily as a historical currency name and coin denomination used in Austria before the adoption of the euro, as well as a former British coin and monetary unit.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Schilling"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Schilling" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
schilling
Transliteration: ʃiliŋ
"L'ancien schilling autrichien a été remplacé par l'euro."
Schilling
Transliteration: ˈʃɪlɪŋ
"Der Schilling war die offizielle Währung in Österreich."
scellino
Transliteration: ʃelˈliːno
"Il vecchio scellino austriaco non è più in circolazione."
chelín
Transliteration: tʃeˈlin
"El chelín austríaco fue una moneda muy estable."
xelim
Transliteration: ʃeˈlĩ
"O xelim austríaco precedeu o euro."
शिलिंग
Transliteration: shiling
"शिलिंग ऑस्ट्रिया की पुरानी मुद्रा थी।"
先令
Transliteration: xiānlíng
"奥地利先令已被欧元所取代。"
실링
Transliteration: silling
"오스트리아 실링은 유로화 도입 이전에 사용되었습니다."
シリング
Transliteration: shiringu
"オーストリア・シリングはかつての通貨でした。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all Hindi termsExplore Nuanced Synonyms for "Schilling"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.