1. The basic monetary unit of Hungary.
Usage: Abbreviated as Ft or HUF (ISO 4217 code).; Replaced by the euro in some EU contexts, but remains Hungary's official currency.

Examples

• The price of the souvenir was 5,000 forints.
• She exchanged her dollars for forints at the airport.
• A cup of coffee in Budapest costs about 800 forints.
• The forint has fluctuated against the euro in recent years.
• Tourists often need to withdraw forints from ATMs in Hungary.