German Phrase
Der Kurs fürs britische Pfund ist 1,25.
Meaning
This phrase is used to state the current market value or exchange rate of the British pound. It uses the specific financial term 'Kurs' to denote the rate at which one currency is exchanged for another.
When to use
Use this phrase in financial contexts, such as at a bank, a currency exchange office, or when discussing international economics and travel budgets.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Der Kursfürsbritische Pfundist1,25
Der Kurs
A masculine noun meaning 'rate' or 'course'. In finance, it specifically refers to the market price of securities or currencies.
fürs
A contraction of the preposition 'für' (for) and the neuter definite article 'das'. It is very common in spoken German.
Adjective Ending
The word 'britische' takes the -e ending because it follows a definite article (within 'fürs') for a neuter noun in the accusative case.
🗨In Conversation
Wie ist der aktuelle Wechselkurs?
What is the current exchange rate?
Der Kurs fürs britische Pfund ist 1,25.
The exchange rate for the British pound is 1.25.
✕Common Mistakes
Der Preis fürs britische Pfund ist 1,25.
While 'Preis' means price, 'Kurs' is the standard technical term for an exchange rate in German.
Der Kurs für britische Pfund ist 1,25.
It is more natural to use the contraction 'fürs' (für das) when referring to the specific currency unit.
↔Alternatives
Das Pfund steht bei 1,25.
The pound stands at 1.25.
Ein Pfund entspricht 1,25 Euro.
One pound corresponds to 1.25 Euro.
Cultural Tip
In German-speaking countries, a comma is used as a decimal separator instead of a point. When reading the number 1,25 aloud, you say 'eins Komma zwei fünf' or 'eins Komma fünfundzwanzig'.