die Umhängetasche
Translation
shoulder bag, messenger bag, satchel
Examples
Ich habe meine Schlüssel in der Umhängetasche.
I have my keys in the shoulder bag.
Er trägt immer eine Umhängetasche aus Leder.
He always carries a leather shoulder bag.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) shoulder bag (as object) She is carrying a new shoulder bag.
Similar Words
Schultertasche, Kuriertasche
Etymology
A compound of 'umhängen' (to hang around/over the shoulder) and 'Tasche' (bag). 'um-' means 'around' and 'hängen' means 'to hang'.
Memory Tips
It's literally a 'Tasche' (bag) that you 'umhängen' (hang around your shoulder). The name is very descriptive.