German word

Bargeld

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbaːɐ̯gɛlt/

Meaning

  • neuter nouncash

Example

Ich habe kein Bargeld dabei.

I don't have any cash on me.

Illustration for Bargeld (cash)

More examples

Er führt immer Bargeld mit sich.

He always carries cash with him.

Core concept

Notes and coins held ready to pass directly across a counter as payment.

Common phrases

  • Bargeld mit sich führen

    carry cash with you

  • Bargeld einzahlen

    deposit cash

  • auf Bargeld angewiesen sein

    rely on cash

Similar words

Geld: Money available for making payments in general.
EC-Karte: A bank card linked to an account for paying in shops.
Wechselgeld: Coins and notes returned after paying more than required.
Geldschein: A paper banknote used as money.

Definition in German

Geld in Form von Scheinen und Münzen, das unmittelbar übergeben und zur Zahlung genutzt wird.

Word origin

Bargeld is a compound of bar, meaning ready for immediate payment, and Geld, meaning money.

Usage tips

  • Bargeld is a neuter mass noun, so standard phrases include das Bargeld and kein Bargeld rather than a plural form.

Opposites

  • Giralgelddeposit moneynoun

Related words

  • Bargeldbestandcash holdingsnoun
  • Bargeldlosigkeitcashlessnessnoun
  • Bargeldverkehrcash transactionsnoun

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