das Taschengeld
Translation
allowance, pocket money
Examples
Ich bekomme 20 Euro Taschengeld pro Monat.
I get 20 euros allowance per month.
Wofür gibst du dein Taschengeld aus?
What do you spend your allowance on?
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) bekommen to get an allowance I get an allowance from my parents.
((et4)) für et4 ausgeben to spend an allowance on sth. He spends his allowance on candy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pocket money
Etymology
From 'Tasche' (pocket) + 'Geld' (money). Literally 'pocket money'.
Memory Tips
Visualize the 'Geld' (money) a child receives as an allowance and puts in their 'Tasche' (pocket).