German word

Geldbörse

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈgɛltˌbœʁzə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounwallet

Example

Im Laden sehe ich neue Geldbörsen.

I see new wallets in the store.

Illustration for Geldbörse (wallet)

More examples

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

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

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • die Geldbörse vergessen

    forget one's wallet

  • die Geldbörse verstauen

    put one's wallet away

Similar words

Portemonnaie: A small portable holder for banknotes, coins, and cards.
Brieftasche: A rectangular holder that keeps banknotes and cards flat while carried.
Geldbeutel: A small bag-like wallet used chiefly to carry coins.

Definition in German

Kleines Behältnis, oft aus Leder oder Stoff, in dem man Scheine, Münzen und Karten trägt.

Word origin

The compound Geldbörse joins Geld with Börse, whose older sense was a purse or pouch and whose origin is traced to Latin bursa.

Usage tips

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

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