noun
tip, hint
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Tipp (der) means 'tip' or 'hint'—a short piece of advice or a clue. Gender masculine, plural Tipps. Declension: singular der Tipp, plural die Tipps. No irregular plural. Common collocations: einen Tipp geben (to give a tip). Used in advice and practical contexts.
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Er gab mir den Tipp, früher zu kommen.
He suggested that I arrive earlier.
Ich habe einen guten Tipp für dich.
I have a great tip for you.
Hast du einen Tipp für mich?
Do you have a tip for me?
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Imagine a lightbulb over a pointing finger offering a quick idea — a tip.
Sounds like English 'tip' — same short vowel sound.
Der = male anchor: picture a man (der) giving you a helpful tip — der Tipp.
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Tipp refers to a helpful piece of advice or suggestion. It is different from a monetary 'tip' (which is usually 'Trinkgeld' in German). Pronounce with a short 'i' (like English 'tip'); the double 'p' indicates the short vowel.