Trinkgeld
noun · /ˈtrɪŋkˌɡɛlt/ ·Etymology
From Middle High German trincgelt. Equivalent to trinken (“to drink”) + Geld (“money”), meaning an extra to buy drinks with.
Translation
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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.
- gratuity source:freedict-eng-deu-dictd
- tip; gratuity; perquisite source:dictcc-tuchemnitz-de-en
- 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 |