Definition
"Het geld" refers to money or currency used in financial transactions, especially in the context of hospitality or horeca, where it is essential for purchasing services, paying bills, or managing business expenses within restaurants, cafes, and hotels.
Translations
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the money -
el dinero -
els diners -
l'argent -
das Geld -
il denaro -
o dinheiro
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "het geld" combines 'het', the definite article meaning 'the', and 'geld', meaning money. 'Geld' originates from Old High German 'gelt', which meant payment or reward. Did you know? The word 'geld' is related to the English 'yield', both rooted in the idea of payment or return.
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