Meaning 1neutral · 90%
a unit of currency used in Germany and many other European countries
Natural examples
Der Kaffee kostet drei Euro.
The coffee costs three euros.
Ich habe nur noch einen Euro in der Tasche.
I have only one euro left in my pocket.
Für das Ticket bezahle ich zwölf Euro.
I pay twelve euros for the ticket.
Usage note
“Euro” is a currency unit. After a number, the form normally stays the same: one euro, two euros in English; in German: ein Euro, zwei Euro.
Useful combinations
einen Euro kosten — cost one eurozehn Euro bezahlen — pay ten eurosEuro und Cent — euros and cents
Common mistake
das Euro
der Euro
Euro is masculine, so its article is der.
Mini-lesson: The euro in prices
“Euro” is a currency unit. After a number, the form normally stays the same: one euro, two euros in English; in German: ein Euro, zwei Euro.
Check your learning
Choose one answer.Which sentence correctly states a price in euros?