German word

Geldbeutel

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈgɛltˌbɔʏ̯tl̩/

Meaning

  • masculine nounwallet

Example

Ich habe meinen Geldbeutel zu Hause vergessen.

I forgot my wallet at home.

Illustration for Geldbeutel (wallet)

More examples

An der Kasse zückte er den Geldbeutel, um bar zu zahlen.

At the checkout, he took out his wallet to pay in cash.

Core concept

A compact personal money carrier that opens to reveal coins and folded notes.

Common phrases

  • den Geldbeutel zücken

    take out the wallet

  • den Geldbeutel öffnen

    open the wallet

  • im Geldbeutel Kleingeld haben

    have loose change in the wallet

Similar words

Portemonnaie: A small folding wallet for banknotes, coins, and sometimes cards.
Geldbörse: A common everyday wallet for carrying coins and banknotes.
Brieftasche: A relatively large, flat wallet for unfolded banknotes and cards.

Definition in German

Ein tragbares Täschchen oder Fach zum Aufbewahren von Münzen und Geldscheinen.

Word origin

Geldbeutel is a transparent compound of Geld ('money') and Beutel ('pouch or bag'), with both parts retaining their ordinary meanings.

Usage tips

  • Geldbeutel is masculine, so the singular uses der Geldbeutel and the plural remains unchanged as die Geldbeutel.

Other meanings

  • coin pursenoun
  • billfoldnoun

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