sjekel
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[edit]Etymology
[edit]More recent than sikkel. Ultimately from Hebrew שֶׁקֶל, see there for further etymology.
Pronunciation
[edit]Noun
[edit]sjekel m (plural sjekels, diminutive sjekeltje n)
- (biblical) shekel, ancient Israelite unit of weight
- shekel, ancient Judean monetary unit
- shekel, modern Israeli monetary unit
Synonyms
[edit]- (ancient units of weight and currency): sikkel