German word

Taschengeld

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtaʃn̩ˌgɛlt/

Meaning

  • neuter nounpocket money

Example

Wie viel Taschengeld bekommst du pro Woche?

How much pocket money do you get each week?

Illustration for Taschengeld (pocket money)

More examples

Sie bat ihre Eltern, ihr Taschengeld zu erhöhen.

She asked her parents to increase her pocket money.

Core concept

A child keeps a small amount of money in a pocket for minor personal purchases.

Common phrases

  • Taschengeld erhöhen

    increase pocket money

  • um mehr Taschengeld bitten

    ask for more pocket money

  • das Taschengeld verwalten

    manage pocket money

Similar words

Geld: A general term for notes, coins, and other means of payment.
Gehalt: A regular monthly salary paid by a company or other employer.
Lohn: Wages paid according to the time worked or the work completed.
Kindergeld: A regular government allowance paid to help families raise children.

Definition in German

Ein kleiner Geldbetrag, den Kinder regelmäßig von ihren Eltern erhalten und für Kleinausgaben verwenden.

Word origin

Taschengeld is a compound of Tasche, meaning "pocket" or "bag," and Geld, meaning "money."

Usage tips

  • Taschengeld is neuter, so the definite article is das and the phrase is das Taschengeld.

Related words

  • Taschengeldhöhepocket money amountnoun
  • Taschengeldkontopocket money accountnoun
  • Taschengelderhöhungpocket money increasenoun

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