german mark

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Noun german mark has 1 sense

mark, German mark, Deutsche Mark, Deutschmark - formerly the basic unit of money in Germany
--₁ is a kind of German monetary unit
--₁ has parts: pfennig

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German Mark

Description:

The German Mark, officially known as the Deutsche Mark, was the currency of West Germany from 1948 until the country's reunification in 1990. It remained as the official currency of the unified Germany until it was replaced by the Euro in 2002.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: The unit of currency used in Germany before its adoption of the Euro.

Sample Sentence 1: The German Mark was widely recognized for its stability and strong value in international markets.

Sample Sentence 2: The cost of goods was often quoted in German Marks during the pre-Euro era.

Sense 2:

Adjective: Relating to the currency, economic systems, or financial history of Germany.

Sample Sentence 1: The German Mark exchange rate had a significant impact on international trade.

Sample Sentence 2: The German Mark symbol, DM, was globally recognized.