kassieren
Translation
to collect (money), to cash, to receive (something negative), to concede (a goal)
Examples
Der Kellner kassiert am Tisch.
The waiter collects the payment at the table.
Die Mannschaft hat ein Tor kassiert.
The team conceded a goal.
Die Polizei kassierte seinen Führerschein.
The police confiscated his driver's license.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to collect sth. The conductor collects the tickets.
((from sb.)) to collect from sb. The waiter collects from the guests.
((sth.)) to receive sth. (negative) The team suffered a defeat.
Similar Words
einnehmen (to take in), bekommen (to receive); Antonyms: bezahlen (to pay), ausgeben (to spend)
Etymology
Comes from 'die Kasse' (cash box, checkout), ultimately from the Latin word 'capsa' meaning 'box'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a cashier at the checkout ('Kasse') whose job it is to 'kassieren' (collect) money.