haler
C2/RareTechnical/Historical/Numismatic
Definition
Meaning
A monetary unit of the Czech Republic, equal to one hundredth of a koruna.
Used historically for a coin or unit of currency in former Czechoslovakia and other Central European contexts. More generally, can refer to a small unit of currency.
Linguistics
Semantic Notes
This is a highly specific term, primarily encountered in financial, historical, or travel contexts related to the Czech Republic. It is often used in its plural form 'halers' or the Czech plural 'halerů'.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences; the term is equally rare and specialized in both varieties. Pronunciation follows local norms for foreign currency names.
Connotations
Connotes foreign currency, travel to the Czech Republic, or historical/numismatic study.
Frequency
Extremely low frequency in general discourse. Slightly more likely in British English due to geographical proximity and travel patterns.
Vocabulary
Collocations
Grammar
Valency Patterns
The [noun] costs [number] halers.I received [number] halers in change.Vocabulary
Synonyms
Strong
Neutral
Weak
Vocabulary
Antonyms
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “Not worth a haler.”
Usage
Context Usage
Business
Rare, only in specific international finance or numismatics.
Academic
Used in economic history or Slavic studies.
Everyday
Virtually non-existent outside of travel to the Czech Republic.
Technical
Used in numismatics (coin collecting) and foreign exchange.
Examples
By Part of Speech
adjective
British English
- haler coins
American English
- haler currency
Examples
By CEFR Level
- The old coin was a Czech haler.
- Before the euro, Slovakia also used the haler as a subunit.
- Numismatists value the 1953 issue of the haler for its unique minting error.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Haler is like a smaller DOLLAR for the Czech Republic.
Conceptual Metaphor
SMALL VALUE IS A SMALL COIN (e.g., 'not worth a haler').
Watch out
Common Pitfalls
Translation Traps (for Russian speakers)
- Do not confuse with 'галер' (galley ship) or 'холер' (cholera). The Czech 'haler' is unrelated.
Common Mistakes
- Misspelling as 'halar' or 'haller'.
- Using it as a singular for the current Czech koruna (the haler is no longer in physical circulation).
- Pronouncing the 'h' as silent or as /heɪlər/.
Practice
Quiz
What is a 'haler'?
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
The haler ceased to be physical currency in 2008. Prices are still sometimes written with halers (e.g., 49.90 Kč), but cash transactions are rounded to the nearest koruna.
The standard English plural is 'halers'. The original Czech plural is 'haléřů' or 'haléře'.
In English, it is typically pronounced /ˈhɑːlə(r)/, rhyming with 'dollar'.
No, there is no etymological connection. 'Haler' derives from the German 'Heller', a historical coin, while 'hale' comes from Old English 'hāl' meaning 'whole'.