noun
wallet
B1
Means 'wallet' (female noun die Brieftasche). Common plural 'Brieftaschen'. Regular declension: die Brieftasche (Nom. sing.), der Brieftasche (Gen./Dat. sing.), die Brieftaschen (pl.). Feminine noun; standard plural formation with -n. Used for personal money holder. Everyday term for carrying cash, cards and identification.
Examples
Ich habe meine Brieftasche zu Hause vergessen.
I forgot my wallet at home.
Der Tourist verlor seine Brieftasche, weil er die Tasche neben dem Sitz liegen ließ.
The tourist lost his wallet because he left the bag beside the seat.
Ich habe meine Brieftasche zu Hause vergessen.
I forgot my wallet at home.
Details
Mnemonics
Imagine a leather pouch labeled 'Brieftasche' holding cash and cards.
Sounds like 'brief' (letter) + 'tash(e)' -> think of a small pouch for papers and cards.
die = picture a bright handbag (feminine) with the wallet inside.
Notes
Brieftasche is the common everyday word for wallet or billfold. In some regions people also say 'Geldbörse'.