Taschengeld

noun
pocket money, allowance
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Taschengeld: neuter noun (das Taschengeld) meaning pocket money or allowance given to children. Plural: Taschengelder. Regular declension. Compound of Tasche + Geld. Common verbs: Taschengeld bekommen, ausgeben oder sparen. Refers to small discretionary money, typically periodic sums from parents, often weekly or monthly.

Examples

Der Junge gab einen Teil seines Taschengeldes aus, damit er das neue Spiel kaufen konnte.
The boy spent part of his pocket money so that he could buy the new game.
Mein Bruder bekommt jeden Monat Taschengeld.
My brother gets pocket money every month.
Wie viel Taschengeld bekommst du pro Woche?
How much pocket money do you get per week?

Details

PluralTaschengelder

Declension

CaseSingularPlural
nominativedas Taschengelddie Taschengelder
genitivedes Taschengeldesder Taschengelder
dativedem Taschengeldden Taschengeldern
accusativedas Taschengelddie Taschengelder

Mnemonics

👁️Visualize a small wallet labeled 'Taschengeld' with coins inside
👂Taschen- ~ 'tass' no direct English match; think 'pocket' (Tasche)
⚧️das — think 'das Geld' (neuter) so 'das Taschengeld'

Notes

Usually uncountable; often used for small amounts given to children. Common collocations: 'Taschengeld bekommen/geben'.

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