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Taschengeld

/ˈtaʃn̩ˌɡɛlt/· noun· Pl. —

pocket money

The few euros a week children get from their parents — and spend on sweets.

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das Taschengeld
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Taschengeld
pocket money

Ich habe zwei Euro Taschengeld pro Woche bekommen.

I got two euros' pocket money a week.

Word family

Taschengelddie Taschethe pocket, the bagdas Geldthe moneyder Taschengeldparagrafthe law that lets children buy small things with pocket money

Common combinations

  • Taschengeld bekommento get pocket money
  • das Taschengeld sparento save one's pocket money

Real examples

  • Von meinem Taschengeld habe ich mir Comics gekauft.I bought comics with my pocket money.
  • Bekommt deine Tochter schon Taschengeld?Does your daughter get pocket money yet?
  • Mein Taschengeld war immer nach drei Tagen weg.My pocket money was always gone after three days.

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