die Reservewährung
Translation
reserve currency
Examples
Der US-Dollar ist die wichtigste Reservewährung.
The US dollar is the most important reserve currency.
Ein Land braucht eine stabile Reservewährung.
A country needs a stable reserve currency.
Grammar Patterns
to serve as a reserve currency The US dollar serves as the global reserve currency.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Leitwährung (leading currency)
Etymology
A compound noun from 'Reserve' (reserve) and 'Währung' (currency).
Memory Tips
Literally 'reserve currency'. It's a foreign currency held in significant quantities by central banks as part of their foreign exchange reserves.