Währungsreserve

foreign exchange reserve

noun VAY-roongs-reh-zer-veh Rare

Also means

currency reserve

Usage Note

Währungsreserve is foreign currency held by a central bank to back the national currency and settle international obligations. High Währungsreserven signal economic stability and creditworthiness.

Examples

"Die Bundesbank hält umfangreiche Währungsreserven in Gold."

Natural Translation

The Bundesbank holds extensive currency reserves in gold.

Literal Translation

The Bundesbank holds extensive currency-reserves in gold.

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