die Kröte
Translation
toad, money (slang)
Examples
Eine dicke Kröte saß am Teich.
A fat toad was sitting by the pond.
Dafür muss man ein paar Kröten hinlegen.
You have to fork out some cash for that.
Grammar Patterns
to catch a toad Die Kinder versuchen, eine Kröte zu fangen.
to have cash (slang) Er hat anscheinend genug Kröten.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Amphibie (amphibian)
Etymology
From Old High German 'krota'. Related to words for toad in other Germanic languages.
Memory Tips
Imagine a toad ('Kröte') sitting on a pile of money, which is also called 'Kröten' in slang. This links both meanings.