English–German

“pocket money” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtaʃn̩ˌgɛlt/

Example

Wie viel Taschengeld bekommst du pro Woche?

How much pocket money do you get each week?

Illustration for Taschengeld (pocket money)

How to say “pocket money” in German

“Pocket money” in German is Taschengeld.

A child keeps a small amount of money in a pocket for minor personal purchases.

Full entry for Taschengeld: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Taschengeld

Sie bat ihre Eltern, ihr Taschengeld zu erhöhen.

She asked her parents to increase her pocket money.

Tips for using Taschengeld

  • Taschengeld is neuter, so the definite article is das and the phrase is das Taschengeld.

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