die Knete
Translation
dough, money, modelling clay, plasticine
Examples
Ich habe leider keine Knete mehr.
Unfortunately, I have no more dough.
Die Kinder spielen gerne mit Knete.
The children like to play with modelling clay.
Grammar Patterns
((to have)) ((Knete)) to have money/dough I have no Knete.
((to play)) ((with sth.)) to play with sth. The children play with Knete.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Geld, Kohle (money); Modelliermasse (modelling clay)
Etymology
From the verb 'kneten' (to knead). The connection is that money, like dough, can be 'worked' or 'shaped', and modelling clay is something you knead.
Memory Tips
Think of 'kneading' dough. 'Knete' is the slang for money ('dough') and also the material you knead (modelling clay).