kassieren
Translation
to collect (money), to cash, to receive (something negative), to concede (a goal)
Examples
Der Kellner kassiert am Tisch.
The waiter collects the payment at the table.
Die Mannschaft hat ein Tor kassiert.
The team conceded a goal.
Die Polizei kassierte seinen Führerschein.
The police confiscated his driver's license.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to collect sth. The conductor collects the tickets.
((from sb.)) to collect from sb. The waiter collects from the guests.
((sth.)) to receive sth. (negative) The team received a defeat.
Similar Words
einnehmen (to take in), bekommen (to get); Antonyms: bezahlen (to pay), ausgeben (to spend)
Etymology
Derived from 'die Kasse' (cash register, checkout), which comes from Latin 'capsa' (box).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'cashier' at the 'Kasse' (checkout) who 'kassiert' (collects) the cash.