das Essensgeld
Translation
meal money, lunch money, food allowance
Examples
Ich habe mein Essensgeld vergessen.
I forgot my lunch money.
Wie viel Essensgeld bekommst du pro Woche?
How much meal money do you get per week?
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to have/get/forget meal money He forgot his lunch money at home.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Verpflegungsgeld (board money), Kostgeld
Etymology
A compound word from 'Essen' (food, meal) and 'Geld' (money).
Memory Tips
Literally 'eating money'. Picture the specific money you set aside for your essential 'Essen' (meal).