Geld

noun
money, cash
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Geld: 'money' or 'cash'. Neuter noun (das Geld) usually uncountable and used singular for money in general. A plural 'Gelder' exists in finance to mean funds or different sums. Genitive singular is des Geldes. No irregular verb; note common synonym 'Bargeld' for cash.

Examples

Die Organisation spendete das Geld, nachdem der Bericht die Notlage deutlich gemacht hatte.
The organization donated the money after the report had made the emergency situation clear.
Ich habe Geld.
I have money.
Ich habe nicht genug Geld.
I don't have enough money.

Details

PluralGelder

Declension

CaseSingularPlural
nominativedas Gelddie Gelder
genitivedes Geldesder Gelder
dativedem Geldden Geldern
accusativedas Gelddie Gelder

Mnemonics

👁️Picture coins and notes in a wallet labeled 'Geld'
👂Geld → 'geld' sounds like 'gold' (money)
⚧️das → think 'das Geld' like 'das Jahr' (neuter)

Notes

Mass noun in German (typically uncountable), but plural 'Gelder' exists in specific contexts.

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