die Haushaltskasse
Translation
household budget, housekeeping money, household purse
Examples
Die Haushaltskasse ist diesen Monat leer.
The household budget is empty this month.
Wir legen jeden Monat Geld in die Haushaltskasse.
We put money into the household purse every month.
Grammar Patterns
the household budget (as subject) The household budget is tight.
into the household budget He pays money into the household budget.
Similar Words
Synonyms: das Haushaltsgeld, das Budget
Etymology
A compound word from 'Haushalts-' (of the household) and 'die Kasse' (the cash box, till).
Memory Tips
Imagine the family's 'cash box' for daily expenses. It's the money available for the household.