Trinkgeld
noun · /ˈtrɪŋkˌɡɛlt/ ·Etymology
From Middle High German trincgelt. Equivalent to trinken (“to drink”) + Geld (“money”), meaning an extra to buy drinks with.
Translation
- tip (small amount of money given to service providers, such as waiters, hairdressers, taxi drivers etc.) neuter, strong
- any small or insufficient amount of money, e.g. a low wage figuratively, neuter, strong
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | Trinkgeld | Trinkgelder |
| Accusative | Trinkgeld | Trinkgelder |
| Dative | Trinkgeld | Trinkgeldern |
| Genitive | Trinkgelds | Trinkgelder |