What does ZLOTY mean?

zloty

Parts of Speech: noun

Definitions:

1. the basic monetary unit of Poland (source: KoalaChat)
2. a gold coin formerly used as currency in Poland (source: KoalaChat)

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈzloʊti/ (source: KoalaChat)
• UK: /ˈzlɒti/ (source: KoalaChat)

Origin and Usage:

The word "zloty" originated from the Polish language and means "golden". It has been used as the basic monetary unit of Poland since 1924. The first zloty was introduced in the 14th century and was a gold coin used as currency in Poland. The modern zloty is a paper currency that replaced the old zloty in 1995 (source: KoalaChat).

Synonyms:

• Polish złoty (source: KoalaChat)

Related Words:

• lofty (source: KoalaChat)
• tzatziki (source: KoalaChat)
• zlotas (source: KoalaChat)

Example Sentences:

• He exchanged his euros for zloty at the bank. (source: KoalaChat)
• The museum gift shop sold a replica of an old zloty coin. (source: KoalaChat)