English–German
“penny” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈp͡fɛnɪç/
Example
Für diesen alten Stuhl gebe ich keinen Pfennig.
I wouldn't pay a penny for this old chair.
How to say “penny” in German
“Penny” in German is Pfennig.
A single tiny coin that can stand for money so insignificant that it hardly counts.
Example sentences with Pfennig
Er sparte jeden Pfennig für die Reise.
He saved each penny for the trip.
Tips for using Pfennig
- Pfennig is masculine, with the plural Pfennige, and is now mainly encountered in established expressions rather than ordinary price descriptions.