das Sümmchen
Translation
nice little sum, small sum, pretty penny
Examples
Er hat ein nettes Sümmchen gespart.
He has saved a nice little sum.
Das Auto kostete ein ganz schönes Sümmchen.
The car cost quite a pretty penny.
Grammar Patterns
((a Sümmchen)) to cost a (nice little) sum That cost a pretty penny.
Similar Words
Synonyms: kleiner Betrag; Antonyms: Vermögen
Etymology
Diminutive form of 'die Summe' (the sum). The suffix '-chen' adds a sense of 'smallness' and makes the noun neuter.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Summe' (sum) and add the '-chen' suffix to mean 'little sum'. Be aware it's often used ironically for a large amount.