der Gulden
guilder
Definition & meaning
A Gulden was a historical coin and currency unit. The name originally referred to a gold coin; later, the Gulden was also used for currencies that were not made of gold. Various German-speaking regions had their own Gulden, as did the Netherlands, where the Dutch guilder remained in use until the adoption of the euro.
The exact value and period of use depend on the country and historical context.
Grammar & Word origin
Gulden is a masculine noun: der Gulden. Its plural is also Gulden.
The word comes from Middle High German guldīn, meaning “golden,” and is related to Gold . It first referred to a gold coin.
Synonyms & antonyms
- Florin — a historical name for certain Gulden coins or currency units, especially in southern German and Austrian contexts. It is a close synonym, but its use depends on the specific place and period.
- Antonyms: There is no direct antonym. A Gulden is a type of historical currency, not a quality or state with an opposite.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
In dem Museum liegt ein alter Gulden.noun
There is an old guilder in the museum.
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