zloty

[ zlaw-tee ]

noun

, plural zlo·tys, (collectively) zlo·ty.

1. a nickel coin and monetary unit of Poland, equal to 100 groszy. : Zl.

złoty

/ ˈzlɒtɪ /

noun

1. the standard monetary unit of Poland, divided into 100 groszy

Word History and Origins

Origin of zloty¹

1915–20; < Polish złoty literally, of gold, golden, adj. derivative of złoto gold

Word History and Origins

Origin of zloty¹

from Polish: golden, from zlyoto gold; related to Russian zoloto gold

Example Sentences

For PiS, that means playing on fears of abandoning the Polish zloty for the euro, rising energy prices and the impact of the EU’s climate policies on farmers.

From BBC

He said he believed that having its own currency, the zloty, helped Poland avoid recession during the global financial crisis and to weather other shocks.

From Seattle Times

"The zloty should continue to strengthen further in the near-term in anticipation of improving relations with the EU that will help to support growth and attract capital inflows."

From Reuters

Poland’s currency, the zloty, was slightly stronger after the rate cut.

From Seattle Times

The weakening of the zloty will cause imported goods to become more expensive for Polish consumers.

From Seattle Times