English–German

“tip” in German

German

AlsoTrinkgeld

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃpɪt͡sə/

Example

Die Spitze des Bleistifts ist abgebrochen.

The tip of the pencil has broken off.

Illustration for Spitze (tip)

How to say “tip” in German

“Tip” in German is Spitze.

A sharp point is the foremost end of a pencil, the top of a mountain, or the leading place in a group.

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

Example sentences with Spitze

Sie steht an der Spitze der Liste.

She stands at the top of the list.

Tips for using Spitze

  • Spitze is feminine, so its definite article is die and its plural form is Spitzen.

Other German words for “tip”

Ich gebe dem Kellner oft kleine Trinkgelder.

I often give the waiter small tips.

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