das Taschengeld
Translation
pocket money, allowance
Examples
Ich bekomme 20 Euro Taschengeld pro Monat.
I get 20 euros pocket money per month.
Wofür gibst du dein Taschengeld aus?
What do you spend your pocket money on?
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) bekommen to get pocket money I get pocket money from my parents.
((et4)) für et4 ausgeben to spend pocket money on sth. He spends his pocket money on sweets.
Similar Words
Synonyms: allowance
Etymology
From 'Tasche' (pocket) + 'Geld' (money). Literally 'pocket money'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'Geld' (money) you keep in your 'Tasche' (pocket) for small expenses.