Das Geld
Example: Ich habe genug Geld, um das Buch zu kaufen.
Definition
"Das Geld" refers to money or currency used as a medium of exchange to buy goods and services, representing wealth or financial resources available to an individual or entity, as in the phrase, "Ich habe genug Geld, um das Buch zu kaufen."
Etymology
The word "das Geld" in German originates from Old High German 'gelt,' meaning payment or tribute. It is related to the English word 'geld,' which historically referred to a tax or payment. Did you know that the term evolved to mean money in general, reflecting its role as a means of payment?
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"Das Geld" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (Mixed) - set 1", containing 20 commonly used words.
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