Definition

A type of currency that was used in the Netherlands and Suriname before being replaced by the euro and the Surinamese dollar, respectively.

Example

Before the euro was introduced, people in the Netherlands used gulden as their money.

Conversation

Did you know that the gulden was the currency in the Netherlands before the euro?

Yeah, I heard about that! It's interesting how currencies change over time.

Exactly, I wonder how people felt when they switched from the gulden to the euro.

It must have been a big adjustment, especially for those who used it for so long.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Gulden** → The word 'gulden' originates from Middle Dutch 'gulden', meaning 'golden'. It refers to a gold coin that was used in various European countries, particularly in the Netherlands.

Memory Tip

Think of 'golden' to remember that 'gulden' refers to something that is associated with gold, like a gold coin.

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