A zloty is the basicmost important or simplest, without extra parts unit of money used in Poland. It is the name of the Polish currencythe system of money a country uses, and it is often written with the symbola mark or sign that stands for something else zł.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /ZLOH-tee/
Easy pronunciation: ZLOH-tee (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress on the first syllable.
Currency unit of Poland; noun pronunciation for the money sense.
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Zloty Meaning
Poland’s main currency unit
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the basic unit of money in Poland
Example: The meal cost 45 zlotys.
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Common Mistakes
- Do not confuse zloty with złoty, the Polish spelling of the currency name.
- Do not use zloty as a general word for money in English; it refers specifically to Polish currency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does zloty mean?
Zloty means the basic unit of money in Poland. It is the Polish currency.
Is zloty singular or plural?
Zloty is the currency name; in English, people often say one zloty and many zlotys.
What is the symbol for zloty?
The symbol is zł.
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