die Kröte
Translation
toad, dough (slang for money)
Examples
Eine dicke Kröte saß am Teich.
A fat toad was sitting by the pond.
Dafür muss man ein paar Kröten hinlegen.
You have to shell out some dough for that.
Grammar Patterns
to catch a toad Die Kinder versuchen, eine Kröte zu fangen.
to have dough (slang) Er hat anscheinend genug Kröten.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Amphibie (amphibian)
Etymology
From Old High German 'krota'. Related to words for toad in other Germanic languages.
Memory Tips
Picture a toad ('Kröte') sitting on a pile of dough, as 'Kröten' is also slang for money. This connects both meanings.