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“wallet” in German

German

AlsoPortmonee · Geldbeutel · Brieftasche · Portemonnaie

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈgɛltˌbœʁzə/

Example

Im Laden sehe ich neue Geldbörsen.

I see new wallets in the store.

Illustration for Geldbörse (wallet)

How to say “wallet” in German

“Wallet” in German is Geldbörse.

A compact holder with separate contents for cash and cards, carried as one everyday item.

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

Example sentences with Geldbörse

Im Taxi bemerkte er, dass er seine Geldbörse vergessen hatte.

In the taxi, he noticed that he had forgotten his wallet.

Tips for using Geldbörse

  • Börse can also mean 'stock exchange', but the compound Geldbörse refers to a wallet.

Other German words for “wallet”

Ich habe mein Portmonee vergessen.

I forgot my wallet.

Ich habe meinen Geldbeutel zu Hause vergessen.

I forgot my wallet at home.

Auf dem Tisch liegen zwei Brieftaschen.

There are two wallets on the table.

Wo ist dein Portemonnaie?

Where is your wallet?

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