German word

Tasche

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtaʃə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounbag

Example

Ich habe meine Taschen zu Hause gelassen.

I left my bags at home.

Illustration for Tasche (bag)

More examples

Ich muss heute Abend die Tasche für die Reise packen.

I have to pack the bag for the trip this evening.

Core concept

One flexible space for belongings, whether held in the hand, worn on the body, or built into clothing.

Common phrases

  • die Tasche packen

    pack the bag

  • die Tasche verlieren

    lose the bag

  • die Tasche öffnen

    open the bag

Similar words

Tüte: A thin, lightweight bag received from a shop for carrying purchases.
Rucksack: A bag with shoulder straps for carrying belongings on the back.
Handtasche: A small bag carried by hand or over the shoulder for personal items.
Geldbörse: A small folding case for carrying banknotes, coins, and cards.

Definition in German

Eine Tasche ist ein Behältnis aus Stoff, Leder oder anderem Material, das persönliche Gegenstände trägt oder aufbewahrt.

Word origin

Tasche is a borrowing that entered German as Middle High German tasche from a Romance word ultimately associated with Medieval Latin tasca.

Usage tips

  • German uses Tasche for a clothing pocket as well as a bag, while a disposable shopping bag is commonly called eine Tüte.

Other meanings

  • pocketnoun
  • pouchnoun

Related words

  • Taschenbuchpaperbacknoun
  • Taschenlampeflashlightnoun
  • Tascheninhaltbag contentsnoun

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