German Phrase
Wie ist heute der Kurs für Pfund?
Meaning
The sentence asks for the current exchange rate of the British pound (GBP) against the euro or another reference currency. It is a neutral, factual question often used in banking, travel or financial news contexts.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need to know the latest currency conversion, for example at a bank, an exchange office, while planning a trip, or when reading financial headlines.
✦Grammar Breakdown
WieistheutederKursfürPfund?
Wie (question word)
‘Wie’ introduces a yes‑no or information question, similar to ‘how’ or ‘what’ in English.
ist (sein – present)
‘ist’ is the third‑person singular present of ‘sein’ (to be) and is used here as a copula linking the subject and the complement.
heute (adverb of time)
‘heute’ means ‘today’ and usually follows the verb in German statements.
der Kurs (noun phrase)
‘Kurs’ is a masculine noun meaning ‘rate’ or ‘price’; the definite article ‘der’ marks it as masculine singular nominative.
für (preposition)
‘für’ introduces the object of the rate – the currency – and governs the accusative case.
Pfund (noun, accusative)
‘Pfund’ is the German word for the British pound; in this construction it stays unchanged because it is a neuter loanword.
🗨In Conversation
Wie ist heute der Kurs für Pfund?
What is the exchange rate for the pound today?
Er liegt bei 1,12 Euro pro Pfund.
It is 1.12 euros per pound.
✕Common Mistakes
Wie ist heute der Kurs von Pfund?
‘für’ is the correct preposition for a rate; ‘von’ would imply ownership rather than purpose.
Wie ist heute der Kurs für Pfundes?
‘Pfund’ is a loanword that does not take a genitive ending; use the plain form.
Wie ist heute der Kurses für Pfund?
‘Kurs’ is masculine; the nominative singular article is ‘der’, not ‘der Kurses’. The genitive would be ‘des Kurses’, but it is not needed here.
↔Alternatives
Wie hoch ist heute der Wechselkurs für das Pfund?
How high is the exchange rate for the pound today?
Wie viel kostet ein Pfund heute?
How much does a pound cost today?
Welcher Kurs gilt heute für das Pfund?
Which rate applies today for the pound?
Cultural Tip
In German‑speaking countries the word ‘Kurs’ is commonly used for exchange rates, but ‘Wechselkurs’ is a more precise term in formal financial contexts. When speaking with bank staff, a polite ‘Entschuldigung’ before the question is appreciated. Also, note that the British pound is usually called ‘Pfund’ (without an article) when referring to the currency as a unit.