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Euro

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解説 Euro in your Level:

At the A1 level, you learn 'Euro' as a basic noun for shopping and prices. You need to know how to say how much something costs (Das kostet...) and understand numbers combined with Euro. You should recognize the word in simple contexts like 'fünf Euro' or 'ein Euro'. The focus is on survival situations: buying food, ordering a coffee, and paying for a bus ticket. You don't need to worry about complex grammar, just the fact that 'Euro' follows the number.

At the A2 level, you start using 'Euro' in slightly more complex sentences, such as comparing prices (Das ist teurer als zehn Euro). You learn to handle larger amounts and talk about your daily budget. You should be aware that 'Euro' is masculine (der Euro) and how it behaves with basic prepositions like 'für' (Ich kaufe das für 20 Euro). You also begin to learn about 'Cent' and how to combine them (zwei Euro fünfzig).

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At the B1 level, you can discuss financial matters in more detail. You use 'Euro' when talking about bank accounts, savings, and monthly expenses like rent (Miete) or insurance. You should be comfortable with the 'no plural' rule and start using compound words like 'Euro-Schein' or 'Euro-Münze'. You can also describe your opinion on the cost of living in Germany using the word Euro in various grammatical cases.

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At the B2 level, you use 'Euro' in professional and economic contexts. You can discuss the 'Euro-Kurs' (exchange rate), inflation, and the impact of the currency on the European market. You are expected to use the word correctly in all four cases (Nominative, Accusative, Dative, Genitive) and understand more formal terminology like 'Währungsunion' (monetary union). You can also understand news reports about the Eurozone's stability.

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At the C1 level, your use of 'Euro' is nuanced. You can participate in complex debates about monetary policy, the history of the Euro, and its socio-political implications. You understand idiomatic expressions related to money and can use 'Euro' in sophisticated written reports. You are aware of the subtle difference between 'Euro' (amount) and 'Euros' (individual coins) and use them with precision in academic or high-level business settings.

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At the C2 level, you have a near-native command of the word 'Euro' and its place in the German language. You can analyze the linguistic development of the word since its introduction and discuss its role in European identity. You can effortlessly switch between formal economic jargon and colloquial slang. Your understanding of the cultural weight of the Euro in Germany—from the 'Teuro' debate (the perception that things became more expensive with the Euro) to its current status—is deep and comprehensive.

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Euro 30秒で

Official currency of the Eurozone (20 EU countries).
Masculine noun (der Euro), plural remains 'Euro' for amounts.
Introduced as physical cash in 2002, replacing the D-Mark in Germany.
Symbol is €, usually placed after the number in German (e.g., 5 €).

The word Euro refers to the official currency of the Eurozone, which consists of 20 of the 27 member states of the European Union. Introduced in non-physical form in 1999 and as physical banknotes and coins in 2002, it has become one of the most powerful and widely used currencies in the world. In the German language, the word is a masculine noun (der Euro). Understanding this word is fundamental for anyone traveling to or living in Germany, as it is the primary medium of exchange for everything from a small Brötchen at the bakery to high-stakes industrial contracts.

Grammatical Gender: Masculine (der Euro). In plural form, when referring to amounts, it remains 'Euro' (e.g., 5 Euro). When referring to individual coins, 'Euros' can be used.

Ein Kaffee kostet drei Euro.

The symbol for the Euro is €. In Germany, it is common to see the symbol placed after the numerical value, often separated by a space (e.g., 10,50 €). The Euro is divided into 100 cents. Interestingly, while many countries have moved toward digital payments, Germany maintains a strong 'cash culture' (Bargeldkultur), making the physical Euro banknotes and coins a daily necessity for most residents.

Symbolism: The € symbol is inspired by the Greek letter epsilon (ε), representing the cradle of European civilization, and the two parallel lines signify the stability of the currency.

Haben Sie fünf Euro als Kleingeld?

Historically, the Euro replaced the Deutsche Mark (DM) in Germany. This transition was a massive cultural shift. Even today, older generations might occasionally convert prices back into 'Mark' to judge if something is expensive. The Euro represents not just money, but European integration and economic cooperation. It is managed by the European Central Bank (ECB) located in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, which highlights the country's central role in the Eurozone's economy.

Banknotes: Banknotes come in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, and (though being phased out) 500. Each note features architectural styles from different periods of European history.

Ich habe nur einen 50-Euro-Schein.

Das macht zusammen 12,80 Euro.

Using the word Euro correctly involves understanding its grammatical behavior in sentences, especially concerning plurals and cases. Unlike many other nouns, when 'Euro' follows a number to indicate a specific amount, it does not take the plural '-e' or '-s' ending. You say 'zehn Euro', not 'zehn Euros'. This is a common rule for masculine and neuter units of measurement in German.

The 'No Plural' Rule: When stating a price or an amount: 'Das kostet 20 Euro.' The word remains in its singular form regardless of the number preceding it.

Ich gebe dir 100 Euro für das Fahrrad.

However, if you are talking about the physical coins themselves, you can use the plural 'Euros'. For example, if you have several one-euro coins in your hand, you might say: 'Ich habe viele Euros in meiner Tasche.' This distinction is subtle but important for advanced learners. In daily transactions, however, 99% of the time you will use the singular form 'Euro'.

Compound Words: Euro is often part of compound nouns: Eurozone, Euro-Schein (banknote), Euro-Münze (coin), Euro-Krise (Euro crisis).

Der Euro-Kurs ist heute stabil.

In the context of shopping, you will frequently hear phrases like 'Das macht...' (That makes/comes to...) followed by the amount. If the price includes cents, Germans often omit the words 'Euro' and 'Cent' if the context is clear. For example, 'Das macht fünf achtzig' (That's five eighty) instead of 'Das macht fünf Euro achtzig Cent'. This is very common in supermarkets and cafes.

Prepositions: Use 'in' when talking about the currency: 'Wir bezahlen in Euro.' Use 'für' for the price: 'Ich kaufe es für zehn Euro.'

Können wir in Euro bezahlen?

Der Preis liegt bei etwa 200 Euro.

The word Euro is omnipresent in German daily life. You will hear it most frequently in commercial settings. In a supermarket, the cashier will announce the total: 'Das macht einundzwanzig Euro fünfzig, bitte.' In a restaurant, when you ask for the bill (die Rechnung), the waiter will state the amount in Euros. It is also a staple of news broadcasts, specifically in the financial segment (Börsennachrichten), where the Euro's value against the Dollar or other currencies is discussed daily.

At the Market: 'Zwei Kilo Äpfel für drei Euro!' - You'll hear vendors shouting prices at local weekly markets (Wochenmärkte).

Haben Sie einen Euro für den Einkaufswagen?

Another very common place to hear the word is at the 'Pfandautomat' (bottle return machine). In Germany, most plastic and glass bottles have a deposit. When you return them, the machine prints a receipt worth a few cents or Euros. You might hear someone say, 'Ich habe fünf Euro Pfand zurückbekommen.' Furthermore, in public transport, if you are buying a ticket from a machine or a bus driver, the price will always be quoted in Euros.

On the News: 'Der Euro hat gegenüber dem Dollar an Wert gewonnen.' (The Euro has gained value against the dollar.)

Die Reise kostet pro Person 500 Euro.

In schools and universities, 'Euro' is used in mathematics problems and economic lectures. In the workplace, it appears in salary discussions (Gehaltsverhandlungen) and budget planning. If you are looking for an apartment, the rent (Miete) will be listed in Euros, often distinguished between 'Kaltmiete' (base rent) and 'Warmmiete' (rent including utilities).

Banking: 'Möchten Sie Euro abheben?' (Would you like to withdraw Euros?) - A common question at bank counters or on ATM screens.

Das Ticket kostet nur neun Euro.

Ich brauche noch zehn Euro für das Geschenk.

One of the most frequent mistakes English speakers make when using the word Euro in German is pluralizing it. In English, we say 'five euros', but in German, it is 'fünf Euro'. Adding an '-s' (fünf Euros) is technically incorrect when referring to an amount of money. This rule applies to most masculine and neuter units of measurement and weight (e.g., 'fünf Kilo', 'zehn Meter').

Mistake: Plural -s: Incorrect: 'Das kostet zehn Euros.' Correct: 'Das kostet zehn Euro.'

Falsch: Ich habe 50 Euros. Richtig: Ich habe 50 Euro.

Another common error involves the decimal separator. In the English-speaking world, a period (.) is used for decimals (e.g., $10.50). In Germany, a comma (,) is used (e.g., 10,50 €). Using a period in a German context can lead to confusion, as the period is used as a thousands separator. For example, '1.000' in German is one thousand, not one.000.

Mistake: Decimal Point: Incorrect: 5.50 Euro. Correct: 5,50 Euro. (Spoken: fünf Euro fünfzig).

Der Preis ist 1.500 Euro (one thousand five hundred).

Learners also often struggle with the gender of the word. 'Euro' is masculine (der). Using 'die Euro' or 'das Euro' is a common mistake. This affects the articles and adjectives used with it. For example, 'ein ganzer Euro' (a whole euro) uses the masculine ending '-er'. Furthermore, when using 'Euro' in the dative case (e.g., 'mit einem Euro'), the article must change accordingly.

Mistake: Wrong Gender: Incorrect: Das Euro ist neu. Correct: Der Euro ist neu.

Ich bezahle mit einem Euro.

Das kostet einen Euro (Accusative case).

While Euro is the specific name of the currency, there are several related words and synonyms that learners should be aware of to enrich their vocabulary. The most direct synonym for money in general is Geld. While 'Euro' is a specific unit, 'Geld' is the abstract concept. Another important word is Währung (currency), which is used when discussing the Euro in a more formal or economic context.

Euro vs. Geld: 'Euro' is the unit (like 'dollar'), while 'Geld' is the general term (like 'money'). You have 'Geld' in your pocket, and that 'Geld' consists of 'Euros'.

Hast du genug Geld? Ja, ich habe zwanzig Euro.

In terms of physical forms of the Euro, we distinguish between Münzen (coins) and Scheine (banknotes). A 'Euro-Münze' is a coin, and a 'Euro-Schein' is a bill. For smaller amounts, the word Kleingeld (small change) is very common. If you have a lot of 1-euro and 2-euro coins, you have 'viel Kleingeld'. Conversely, Großgeld is rarely used, but 'große Scheine' (large bills) refers to 100 or 200 Euro notes.

Euro vs. Cent: The Cent is the subunit. In Germany, people often say 'Groschen' colloquially for a 10-cent coin, though this is a leftover from the D-Mark era.

Ich habe nur Euro-Münzen, keine Scheine.

Historically, the D-Mark (Deutsche Mark) is the most significant 'similar' word. Many idioms and cultural references still point back to the Mark. For example, 'Wer den Pfennig nicht ehrt, ist des Talers nicht wert' (He who doesn't honor the penny isn't worthy of the taler) is still used, even though Pfennigs and Talers no longer exist. The Euro has inherited many of these cultural roles.

Euro vs. Devisen: 'Devisen' refers to foreign currency. For a German, the Dollar is 'Devisen', but the Euro is 'Inlandswährung'.

Der Euro ist eine starke Währung.

Haben Sie Euro oder Dollar?

How Formal Is It?

難易度

知っておくべき文法

Nouns of measurement/weight

Masculine declension

Numbers and counting

Decimal commas

Accusative objects

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Das macht fünf Euro.

That makes five euros.

Simple price statement.

Ich habe einen Euro.

I have one euro.

Accusative masculine: 'einen Euro'.

Ein Kaffee kostet zwei Euro.

A coffee costs two euros.

Subject-Verb-Object.

Haben Sie zwei Euro?

Do you have two euros?

Question form.

Das Brot kostet drei Euro.

The bread costs three euros.

Definite article 'Das'.

Hier sind zehn Euro.

Here are ten euros.

Plural amount, singular noun.

Ich brauche einen Euro für den Wagen.

I need one euro for the cart.

Preposition 'für' + Accusative.

Das ist ein Euro.

That is one euro.

Nominative masculine: 'ein Euro'.

Ich bezahle mit zwanzig Euro.

I am paying with twenty euros.

Dative case after 'mit'.

Die Pizza kostet acht Euro fünfzig.

The pizza costs eight euros fifty.

Combining Euro and Cent.

Ich habe keine Euro mehr.

I don't have any more euros.

Negation with 'keine'.

Kannst du mir fünf Euro leihen?

Can you lend me five euros?

Modal verb 'können'.

Das Ticket ist teurer als fünf Euro.

The ticket is more expensive than five euros.

Comparison with 'teurer als'.

Ich finde einen Euro auf der Straße.

I find one euro on the street.

Accusative case.

Wie viele Euro hast du?

How many euros do you have?

Question with 'wie viele'.

Das Geschenk kostet genau fünfzehn Euro.

The gift costs exactly fifteen euros.

Adverb 'genau'.

Ich muss monatlich 500 Euro Miete zahlen.

I have to pay 500 euros rent monthly.

Modal verb 'müssen'.

Der Euro ist die Währung in Deutschland.

The Euro is the currency in Germany.

Definition sentence.

Ich habe mein Geld in Euro gewechselt.

I changed my money into euros.

Perfect tense.

Können Sie diesen 50-Euro-Schein wechseln?

Can you change this 50-euro bill?

Compound noun: 50-Euro-Schein.

Ich spare jeden Monat hundert Euro.

I save a hundred euros every month.

Regular action.

Die Gebühr beträgt drei Euro pro Person.

The fee is three euros per person.

Formal verb 'betragen'.

Ich habe nur noch ein paar Euro Kleingeld.

I only have a few euros in change left.

Indefinite pronoun 'ein paar'.

Wegen der Inflation sind 100 Euro weniger wert.

Because of inflation, 100 euros are worth less.

Genitive/Dative after 'wegen'.

Der Wert des Euros ist heute leicht gesunken.

The value of the Euro has slightly decreased today.

Genitive case: 'des Euros'.

Die Investition beläuft sich auf mehrere Millionen Euro.

The investment amounts to several million euros.

Reflexive verb 'sich belaufen auf'.

Man kann fast überall mit Euro bezahlen.

You can pay with euros almost everywhere.

Adverb 'fast überall'.

Der Euro hat die D-Mark im Jahr 2002 abgelöst.

The Euro replaced the D-Mark in 2002.

Historical context.

Es ist schwierig, ohne Euro in der Tasche zu reisen.

It is difficult to travel without euros in your pocket.

Infinitiv mit 'zu'.

Die Eurozone umfasst zwanzig Mitgliedstaaten.

The Eurozone comprises twenty member states.

Economic terminology.

Die Einführung des Euros war ein historischer Schritt.

The introduction of the Euro was a historical step.

Genitive attribute.

Trotz des starken Euros bleiben die Exporte stabil.

Despite the strong Euro, exports remain stable.

Preposition 'trotz' + Genitive.

Die Stabilität des Euros ist für die EZB von höchster Priorität.

The stability of the Euro is of the highest priority for the ECB.

Formal academic style.

Kritiker bemängelten die Teuerungsrate nach der Euro-Einführung.

Critics complained about the inflation rate after the Euro introduction.

Advanced vocabulary: 'bemängeln'.

Der Euro fungiert als globale Leitwährung.

The Euro functions as a global reserve currency.

Formal verb 'fungieren'.

Es gibt eine Debatte über die Zukunft des Euros in Krisenzeiten.

There is a debate about the future of the Euro in times of crisis.

Abstract noun 'Debatte'.

Die Kaufkraft des Euros variiert innerhalb der EU stark.

The purchasing power of the Euro varies greatly within the EU.

Economic term 'Kaufkraft'.

Viele Deutsche trauerten der Mark nach der Euro-Umstellung nach.

Many Germans mourned the Mark after the Euro conversion.

Dative verb 'nachtrauern'.

Der Euro-Raum steht vor großen fiskalischen Herausforderungen.

The Euro area faces major fiscal challenges.

Compound 'Euro-Raum'.

Man sollte den Euro nicht nur als Zahlungsmittel betrachten.

One should not view the Euro only as a means of payment.

Modal verb + Negation.

Die fiskalpolitische Integration ist untrennbar mit dem Euro verbunden.

Fiscal policy integration is inextricably linked to the Euro.

Highly formal/Academic.

Der Euro ist das steinerne Monument der europäischen Einigung.

The Euro is the stone monument of European unification.

Metaphorical language.

Die Volatilität des Euros beeinflusst die globalen Märkte maßgeblich.

The volatility of the Euro significantly influences global markets.

Advanced term 'Volatilität'.

In der Euro-Krise wurden die strukturellen Mängel der Währungsunion deutlich.

In the Euro crisis, the structural flaws of the monetary union became clear.

Passive voice/Historical analysis.

Die Akzeptanz des Euros als Identitätsmerkmal ist umstritten.

The acceptance of the Euro as a feature of identity is controversial.

Abstract concept 'Identitätsmerkmal'.

Man muss die geldpolitischen Entscheidungen im Kontext des Euros sehen.

One must see monetary policy decisions in the context of the Euro.

Contextual analysis.

Der Euro hat die ökonomische Landschaft des Kontinents transformiert.

The Euro has transformed the economic landscape of the continent.

Present perfect with 'transformiert'.

Die Souveränität der Nationalstaaten wird durch den Euro tangiert.

The sovereignty of nation-states is affected by the Euro.

Passive voice with 'tangieren'.

よく使う組み合わせ

Euro abheben

Euro überweisen

Euro sparen

Euro ausgeben

Euro wechseln

starker Euro

schwacher Euro

Millionen Euro

Milliarden Euro

Euro-Zone

よく使うフレーズ

Das macht ... Euro.

Haben Sie Kleingeld in Euro?

Ich habe keinen Euro mehr.

In Euro bezahlen.

Einen Euro für den Einkaufswagen.

Der Euro rollt.

Euro und Cent.

Den Euro zweimal umdrehen.

Alles in Euro.

Euro-Scheine und Münzen.

よく混同される語

Euro vs Europa (the continent)

Euro vs Eure (your - possessive pronoun)

Euro vs Euro (the currency)

慣用句と表現

"Den Euro zweimal umdrehen (to be very careful with money)"

"Nicht einen Euro wert sein (to be worthless)"

"Jeden Euro zählen (to count every penny/euro)"

"Einen Euro drauflegen (to add a bit more money)"

"Für einen Apfel und ein Ei (very cheap, though not using 'Euro' directly, it's the context)"

"Geld zum Fenster rauswerfen (to waste money)"

"Im Geld schwimmen (to be very rich)"

"Zeit ist Geld (time is money)"

"Das Geld liegt auf der Straße (money is easy to make)"

"Wer den Pfennig nicht ehrt... (He who doesn't honor the cent...)"

間違えやすい

Euro vs Europa

Euro vs Eure

Euro vs Euro

文型パターン

語族

名詞

Eurozone

Euroland

Eurozentrismo

動詞

euroisieren

形容詞

euro-weit

europäisch

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使い方

Teuro

A colloquial term used when the Euro was first introduced to complain about rising prices.

Plural

Only use 'Euros' when you mean 'several 1-euro coins'.

よくある間違い

Saying 'fünf Euros' instead of 'fünf Euro'.
Using a period for decimals (1.50 instead of 1,50).
Pronouncing it like the English 'Euro'.
Using the wrong gender (die Euro instead of der Euro).
Forgetting to capitalize the 'E' in Euro.

ヒント

No Plural S

Never say 'fünf Euros' for a price. It's always 'fünf Euro'.

Cash is King

Always carry some Euro cash in Germany; many small shops don't take cards.

Decimal Comma

Use a comma, not a dot, for decimals: 2,50 €.

The 'Oy' Sound

Practice the 'Eu' sound; it's like the 'oy' in 'boy'.

Cart Coin

Keep a 1-euro coin handy for supermarket shopping carts.

ATM Fees

Check if your bank charges for withdrawing Euro at German ATMs.

Compound Words

Learn words like Euroschein and Euromünze to sound more natural.

Price Omission

Cashiers often omit 'Euro' and just say 'Zwei achtzig'.

D-Mark

Knowing about the D-Mark helps you understand older Germans' perspective on money.

Eurozone

The Euro is used in 20 countries, making travel within the EU very easy.

暗記しよう

語源

Named after the continent 'Europe'.

文化的な背景

You often need a 1-euro coin for shopping carts in Germany.

It is common to round up the Euro amount in restaurants (e.g., 18,50 € to 20 €).

Germans prefer cash (Bargeld) over cards in many small shops and cafes.

実生活で練習する

実際の使用場面

会話のきっかけ

"Wie viel Euro kostet das?"

"Kann ich hier mit Euro bezahlen?"

"Haben Sie Wechselgeld in Euro?"

"Wie ist der aktuelle Euro-Kurs?"

"Brauchst du einen Euro für den Wagen?"

日記のテーマ

Was hast du heute für zehn Euro gekauft?

Ist das Leben in deiner Stadt teuer? Wie viele Euro kostet ein Brot?

Bevorzugst du Euro-Scheine oder Münzen?

Wie viel Euro sparst du pro Monat?

Was würdest du mit einer Million Euro machen?

よくある質問

10 問

In German, it is always '10 Euro' when referring to an amount. 'Euros' is only used for individual coins.

Euro is masculine: der Euro.

In Germany, the symbol € usually comes after the number, e.g., 10 €.

You say 'ein Euro fünfzig' or simply 'eins fünfzig'.

Yes, 1 Euro = 100 Cent.

No, for amounts it is '50 Cent'.

It was the Deutsche Mark (D-Mark).

Yes, many places only accept Euro in cash.

Yes, all nouns in German are capitalized.

It is pronounced 'Oy-ro'.

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