Czech · Work & Business
peníze
money
Beginnernoun
Definition
Coins and banknotes used to buy things; plural in Czech.
Example
Šetřím peníze na dovolenou.
I am saving money for a holiday.
Etymology
The noun 'peníze' comes from the Old Czech 'peněz', which has its roots in the Proto-Slavic *penězь. It refers to currency used for transactions.
How & Where It’s Used
'Peníze' is used in both formal discussions (like finance or economics) and informal conversations. It appears in everyday spoken and written Czech without significant regional variations.