das Bargeld
Translation
cash
Examples
Zahlen Sie mit Karte oder mit Bargeld?
Are you paying by card or with cash?
Ich habe nicht genug Bargeld dabei.
I don't have enough cash with me.
Grammar Patterns
to pay with ((sth.)) (mit et3 bezahlen) I always pay with cash.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Münzen (coins), Scheine (banknotes); Antonyms: Kartengeld (card money), Kreditkarte (credit card)
Etymology
A compound of 'bar' (in this context meaning 'cash') and 'Geld' (money). So, literally 'cash money'.
Memory Tips
Think of paying at a 'bar' where cash ('Bargeld') is often preferred.