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Trinkgeld

noun · /ˈtrɪŋkˌɡɛlt/ ·
Etymology

From Middle High German trincgelt. Equivalent to trinken (“to drink”) + Geld (“money”), meaning an extra to buy drinks with.

Translation

  1. tip (small amount of money given to service providers, such as waiters, hairdressers, taxi drivers etc.) neuter, strong

    Wie viel Trinkgeld gibt man in Spanien?

    How much do you leave for a tip in Spain?

    Hast du ein Trinkgeld dagelassen?

    Did you leave a tip?

    Vergiss nicht, dem Portier Trinkgeld für das Tragen deiner Koffer zu geben.

    Don't forget to tip the porter for carrying your luggage.

  2. gratuity source:freedict-eng-deu-dictd
  3. tip; gratuity; perquisite source:dictcc-tuchemnitz-de-en
  4. any small or insufficient amount of money, e.g. a low wage figuratively, neuter, strong

Declension

CaseSingularPlural
Nominative Trinkgeld Trinkgelder
Accusative Trinkgeld Trinkgelder
Dative Trinkgeld Trinkgeldern
Genitive Trinkgelds Trinkgelder