Teuro

German

Etymology

Blend of teuer (“expensive”) +‎ Euro (“euro”), first used by the German satire magazine Titanic in 1997 when the name of the upcoming currency was decided, and popularized by the magazine Focus in 2001/2002 on its circulation.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈtɔʏ̯ʁo/
  • Audio(file)

Noun

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  1. (derogatory, dated) euro (referring to a rise in price associated with the circulation of the currency)

See also
  • Appendix:GfdS words of the year#2002

Further reading
  • “Teuro” in Duden online
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