When you're learning German, you'll find that many nouns have an article like 'die', 'der', or 'das' in front of them. For 'Geldbörse', it's 'die', which means it's a feminine noun. This is important for forming sentences correctly later on.
You can use 'die Geldbörse' to talk about a wallet or a coin purse. It's a handy word to know for everyday situations, like shopping or talking about your money.
Here are some examples:
- Ich habe meine Geldbörse verloren. (I have lost my wallet.)
- Wo ist deine Geldbörse? (Where is your wallet?)
- Sie hat eine schöne Geldbörse. (She has a nice wallet.)
Remember to practice saying 'die Geldbörse' out loud to get comfortable with the pronunciation and the article.
When talking about something as common as a wallet, it’s useful to know the specific German term. Die Geldbörse is a compound noun, combining "Geld" (money) and "Börse" (a purse or stock exchange). While it can literally refer to a coin purse, it’s widely used for any wallet, whether it holds coins, banknotes, or cards. Knowing this term early on will help you navigate everyday situations in German-speaking countries. It's a foundational vocabulary word for discussing personal belongings and transactions.
§ Basic Usage: The Noun 'die Geldbörse'
'Die Geldbörse' is a feminine noun in German. This means it always takes the feminine article 'die' in the nominative case. Remember, German nouns always have a gender, and you need to learn the article along with the noun. Don't skip this step!
- DEFINITION
- wallet, coin purse
Ich habe die Geldbörse vergessen. (I forgot the wallet.)
Wo ist meine Geldbörse? (Where is my wallet?)
§ Cases and Declension
Like all German nouns, 'die Geldbörse' changes its form depending on its grammatical case. This is crucial for speaking correctly. Here's a quick overview:
- Nominative (Subject): 'die Geldbörse' (The wallet is here.)
- Accusative (Direct Object): 'die Geldbörse' (I see the wallet.)
- Dative (Indirect Object): 'der Geldbörse' (I give something to the wallet – less common for this word, but grammatically possible.)
- Genitive (Possession): 'der Geldbörse' (The contents of the wallet.)
Notice that in the accusative case, feminine nouns don't change their article. That's good news for you! However, in the dative and genitive cases, 'die' changes to 'der'. Pay attention to these changes.
Er sucht die Geldbörse unter dem Sofa. (He is looking for the wallet under the sofa.) - Accusative
Der Inhalt der Geldbörse ist wichtig. (The content of the wallet is important.) - Genitive
§ Prepositions with 'die Geldbörse'
Prepositions are little words that show relationships between nouns and other words. They often determine the case of the noun that follows. Here are some common prepositions you might use with 'die Geldbörse':
- in (in/into): Can take either dative (location) or accusative (direction).
- aus (out of/from): Always takes dative.
- ohne (without): Always takes accusative.
- mit (with): Always takes dative.
Das Geld ist in der Geldbörse. (The money is in the wallet.) - Dative, because it's a location.
Ich stecke das Geld in die Geldbörse. (I put the money into the wallet.) - Accusative, because it's a direction/movement into something.
Er nimmt die Karte aus der Geldbörse. (He takes the card out of the wallet.) - Dative.
Ich kann nicht ohne die Geldbörse gehen. (I cannot go without the wallet.) - Accusative.
Sie bezahlt mit der Geldbörse. (She pays with the wallet.) - Dative.
§ Plural Form
The plural of 'die Geldbörse' is 'die Geldbörsen'. This is a regular pluralization for nouns ending in '-e'.
Ich habe zwei Geldbörsen. (I have two wallets.)
§ Die Geldbörse: Where You'll Hear It
Alright, let's talk about the German word 'die Geldbörse'. This isn't a word you'll only find in a textbook. You'll hear it in everyday situations, and knowing it makes life a lot easier in Germany. It means 'wallet' or 'coin purse'. So, let's look at some real-world places where this word comes up.
§ In Daily Life and Shopping
This is probably the most common place to encounter 'die Geldbörse'. Whenever you're buying something, paying for groceries, or getting a coffee, your wallet is involved. Cashiers will often refer to it, or you might hear people talking about theirs.
- Scenario
- At the Supermarket
You're at the checkout, and the cashier asks:
Haben Sie Ihre Geldbörse dabei?
This means: "Do you have your wallet with you?"
Or perhaps you're telling a friend you forgot it:
Oh nein, ich habe meine Geldbörse vergessen!
Translation: "Oh no, I forgot my wallet!"
- Scenario
- Looking for your Wallet
You might hear someone say:
Wo ist denn meine Geldbörse?
Meaning: "Where is my wallet?"
§ In Work or School Settings (Indirectly)
While 'Geldbörse' isn't a direct work or school term, it comes up in related contexts:
When discussing lunch money or a quick snack during a break.
If someone loses their wallet on school grounds or at the office.
- Scenario
- At a Cafeteria or Canteen
A colleague might ask:
Hast du deine Geldbörse für das Mittagessen?
Translation: "Do you have your wallet for lunch?"
- Scenario
- Lost and Found
You might see a sign or hear an announcement:
Es wurde eine Geldbörse gefunden. Bitte melden Sie sich.
Meaning: "A wallet was found. Please report it."
§ In the News or Public Announcements
While less frequent than daily conversations, 'die Geldbörse' can appear in news reports, especially concerning theft or lost items.
- Scenario
- Crime Report
A local news report might state:
Ein Touristin wurde ihre Geldbörse gestohlen.
Translation: "A tourist had her wallet stolen."
§ Key Takeaways for 'Die Geldbörse'
To sum it up:
'Die Geldbörse' is a feminine noun. This means you use 'die' before it, and its plural is 'die Geldbörsen'.
It's a practical word. Knowing it helps you navigate daily transactions and understand common situations.
While there are other words for 'wallet' like 'der Geldbeutel', 'die Geldbörse' is widely understood and used across Germany.
So, next time you're handling money or talking about where you keep it, remember 'die Geldbörse'. It's a fundamental word for your German vocabulary toolkit.
§ Understanding die Geldbörse
- German Word
- die Geldbörse (noun), CEFR A1
- Definition
- wallet, coin purse
When you're learning German, knowing how to talk about everyday objects is key. One such word is die Geldbörse. This literally translates to 'money purse' and is a common term for what you'd call a wallet or coin purse in English. It's a very practical word to know, especially when you're out shopping or dealing with money in German-speaking countries.
Ich habe meine Geldbörse verloren. (I have lost my wallet.)
Wo ist meine Geldbörse? (Where is my wallet?)
§ Similar words and when to use them
You might encounter a few other words that seem similar to die Geldbörse. Let's break them down so you know exactly when to use each one.
- die Brieftasche: This literally means 'letter pocket' and is often used for a men's wallet, particularly one that holds bills and cards, and not necessarily coins. Think of it as a flatter, more streamlined wallet. If you're talking about a typical men's billfold, die Brieftasche is a good choice.
Er hat seine Brieftasche in der Gesäßtasche. (He has his wallet in his back pocket.)
- das Portemonnaie: This word comes from French ('porte-monnaie' meaning 'carry money') and is very common in spoken German. It's often used interchangeably with die Geldbörse and can refer to a wallet for both men and women, often with a coin compartment. You'll hear this a lot in daily conversation.
Mein Portemonnaie ist leer. (My purse/wallet is empty.)
- die Geldscheinklammer: This is a money clip. If you only carry bills and no coins, this is what you'd use. It's less common than a full wallet.
Er benutzt eine Geldscheinklammer statt einer Geldbörse. (He uses a money clip instead of a wallet.)
So, when should you use die Geldbörse? It's a safe, general term for any kind of wallet or coin purse. If you're not sure which specific type of wallet you're talking about, or if it holds both bills and coins, die Geldbörse is usually a good bet. It's a solid, all-purpose word for your money-carrying accessory.
In summary:
- die Geldbörse: General term for wallet/coin purse. Good for most situations.
- die Brieftasche: More specifically for a men's billfold, usually without a dedicated coin section.
- das Portemonnaie: Very common, informal, and interchangeable with die Geldbörse for both men and women, often including coin compartments.
Don't get too hung up on perfectly categorizing every single type of wallet right away. Start with die Geldbörse, and as you hear native speakers, you'll naturally pick up on the nuances of when to use the others. The most important thing is to be understood, and die Geldbörse will serve you well.
نکته جالب
The word is a compound of 'Geld' (money) and 'Börse' (purse or stock exchange). So, literally, a 'money purse'. Interestingly, 'Börse' also means stock exchange, hinting at its historical connection to places where money was handled.
مثالها بر اساس سطح
Ich habe meine Geldbörse verloren.
I have lost my wallet.
Wo ist deine Geldbörse?
Where is your wallet?
Kannst du meine Geldbörse finden?
Can you find my wallet?
Sie hat eine neue Geldbörse gekauft.
She has bought a new wallet.
In meiner Geldbörse ist kein Geld.
There is no money in my wallet.
Er nimmt seine Geldbörse aus der Tasche.
He takes his wallet out of the bag.
Die Geldbörse ist aus Leder.
The wallet is made of leather.
Hast du deine Geldbörse dabei?
Do you have your wallet with you?
Ich habe meine Geldbörse verloren und alle meine Kreditkarten sind weg.
I lost my wallet and all my credit cards are gone.
Here, 'Geldbörse' is the direct object in the accusative case.
Könnten Sie bitte in meiner Geldbörse nachsehen, ob ich noch Bargeld habe?
Could you please check my wallet to see if I still have cash?
'in meiner Geldbörse' uses the dative case because it indicates a location.
Die Diebin hat meine Geldbörse aus meiner Tasche gestohlen, als ich abgelenkt war.
The thief stole my wallet from my bag when I was distracted.
'meine Geldbörse' is the direct object (accusative), and 'aus meiner Tasche' uses the dative case with 'aus'.
Er hat seine Geldbörse zu Hause vergessen und konnte seinen Kaffee nicht bezahlen.
He forgot his wallet at home and couldn't pay for his coffee.
'seine Geldbörse' is the direct object (accusative).
In der Geldbörse meiner Großmutter befanden sich immer alte Fotos und Glücksbringer.
My grandmother's wallet always contained old photos and good luck charms.
'in der Geldbörse' is dative case, indicating location.
Sie kaufte eine neue, elegante Geldbörse, die perfekt zu ihrer Handtasche passte.
She bought a new, elegant wallet that matched her handbag perfectly.
'eine neue, elegante Geldbörse' is the direct object (accusative) with adjectives.
Nachdem er seine Geldbörse geleert hatte, stellte er fest, dass er nur noch Kleingeld besaß.
After emptying his wallet, he realized he only had change left.
'seine Geldbörse' is the direct object (accusative) of 'geleert hatte'.
Es ist ratsam, nicht die gesamte Geldbörse mit sich zu führen, besonders auf Reisen.
It is advisable not to carry your entire wallet with you, especially when traveling.
'die gesamte Geldbörse' is the direct object (accusative) of 'mit sich zu führen'.
الگوهای دستوری
اصطلاحات و عبارات
"jemandem den Geldhahn zudrehen"
to cut off someone's money supply
Wenn er seine Rechnungen nicht bezahlt, muss ich ihm den Geldhahn zudrehen. (If he doesn't pay his bills, I'll have to cut off his money supply.)
neutral"Geld wie Heu haben"
to have money to burn (literally: to have money like hay)
Seit er die Lotterie gewonnen hat, hat er Geld wie Heu. (Since he won the lottery, he has money to burn.)
informal"etwas für bare Münze nehmen"
to take something at face value (literally: to take something for bare coin)
Nimm nicht alles für bare Münze, was er sagt. (Don't take everything he says at face value.)
neutral"ein blindes Huhn findet auch mal ein Korn"
even a blind squirrel finds a nut sometimes (literally: a blind chicken also finds a grain sometimes)
Er hat den Job bekommen, aber das war reines Glück – ein blindes Huhn findet auch mal ein Korn. (He got the job, but that was pure luck - even a blind squirrel finds a nut sometimes.)
informal"jemandem einen Korb geben"
to reject someone (romantically) (literally: to give someone a basket)
Sie hat ihm einen Korb gegeben, als er sie zum Essen eingeladen hat. (She turned him down when he invited her to dinner.)
informal"Butter bei die Fische!"
Spit it out! / Get to the point! (literally: butter to the fish!)
Hör auf zu zögern, Butter bei die Fische! (Stop hesitating, spit it out!)
informal"etwas auf die lange Bank schieben"
to put something on the back burner / to procrastinate (literally: to push something onto the long bench)
Er schiebt die Hausaufgaben immer auf die lange Bank. (He always puts off his homework.)
neutral"zwei Fliegen mit einer Klappe schlagen"
to kill two birds with one stone (literally: to kill two flies with one clap)
Ich gehe einkaufen und hole die Kinder ab, so schlage ich zwei Fliegen mit einer Klappe. (I'm going shopping and picking up the kids, so I'm killing two birds with one stone.)
neutral"Daumen drücken"
to keep one's fingers crossed (literally: to press thumbs)
Ich drücke dir die Daumen für deine Prüfung! (I'll keep my fingers crossed for your exam!)
neutral"jemandem auf den Wecker gehen"
to get on someone's nerves (literally: to go on someone's alarm clock)
Deine laute Musik geht mir auf den Wecker. (Your loud music is getting on my nerves.)
informalالگوهای جملهسازی
Ich habe meine Geldbörse.
Ich habe meine Geldbörse in meiner Tasche. (I have my wallet in my bag.)
Wo ist deine Geldbörse?
Wo ist deine Geldbörse? Ich kann sie nicht finden. (Where is your wallet? I can't find it.)
Er sucht seine Geldbörse.
Er sucht seine Geldbörse unter dem Tisch. (He is looking for his wallet under the table.)
Kannst du mir deine Geldbörse geben?
Kannst du mir deine Geldbörse geben? Ich brauche Geld. (Can you give me your wallet? I need money.)
Die Geldbörse ist leer.
Oh nein, die Geldbörse ist leer! (Oh no, the wallet is empty!)
In der Geldbörse sind Münzen.
In der Geldbörse sind viele Münzen. (There are many coins in the coin purse.)
Sie hat eine neue Geldbörse.
Sie hat eine neue Geldbörse aus Leder. (She has a new leather wallet.)
Das ist meine Geldbörse.
Das ist meine Geldbörse, nicht deine. (That is my wallet, not yours.)
خانواده کلمه
اسمها
ریشه کلمه
German
معنای اصلی: money purse
Germanicبافت فرهنگی
In Germany, carrying a physical Geldbörse is still very common, even with the rise of digital payments. It's often where you'd keep your ID, bank cards, and a bit of cash for smaller purchases. It's not just for coins; it's your main money holder.
خودت رو بسنج 36 سوال
Welches Wort passt am besten zu 'Geldbörse'?
'Portemonnaie' is a common synonym for 'Geldbörse' in German. The other words mean 'umbrella', 'table', and 'book' and are unrelated.
Was trägt man normalerweise in einer Geldbörse?
A 'Geldbörse' is used to carry 'Geld' (money). 'Essen' (food), 'Kleidung' (clothing), and 'Bücher' (books) are not typically carried in a wallet.
Wo finde ich oft eine Geldbörse?
People usually keep their 'Geldbörse' 'in der Tasche' (in their bag/pocket). The other options are unlikely places for a wallet.
Eine Geldbörse ist immer groß und schwer.
This is false. 'Geldbörsen' can be small and light, depending on the type and what is inside.
Man benutzt eine Geldbörse, um Geld aufzubewahren.
This is true. The main purpose of a 'Geldbörse' is to store 'Geld' (money) and cards.
Die Geldbörse ist dasselbe wie ein Schlüsselbund.
This is false. A 'Geldbörse' is a wallet, while a 'Schlüsselbund' is a keyring. They are different objects with different functions.
Er sucht seine ___ in der Jackentasche.
The sentence means 'He is looking for his wallet in his jacket pocket.'
Sie hat eine neue ___ gekauft, weil die alte kaputt war.
The sentence means 'She bought a new wallet because the old one was broken.'
In meiner ___ sind nur noch wenige Münzen.
The sentence means 'In my wallet there are only a few coins left.'
Kannst du mir bitte die ___ vom Tisch geben?
The sentence means 'Can you please give me the wallet from the table?'
Ich habe mein Geld in meiner ___ verstaut.
The sentence means 'I stored my money in my wallet.'
Wo hast du deine ___ hingelegt?
The sentence means 'Where did you put your wallet?'
This is a common question asking for the location of something.
The sentence expresses the need for a new wallet.
This sentence describes the content of the wallet.
Welches Wort passt am besten, um einen kleinen Behälter für Geld zu beschreiben, der oft in der Tasche getragen wird?
Eine 'Geldbörse' ist speziell für Geld gedacht. Eine 'Handtasche' ist größer und für mehr Dinge. Ein 'Rucksack' und eine 'Einkaufstasche' sind noch größer.
Wenn Sie in einem Geschäft bezahlen möchten und Ihr Bargeld suchen, wo würden Sie am ehesten danach suchen?
Die Begriffe 'Geldbörse', 'Portemonnaie' und 'Geldbeutel' werden im Deutschen oft synonym für dasselbe Objekt verwendet, in dem man Geld aufbewahrt.
Was würde am besten in eine 'Geldbörse' passen?
Eine 'Geldbörse' ist zum Aufbewahren von Geld (Münzen und Scheinen) gedacht. Die anderen Gegenstände sind zu groß oder unpassend.
Eine 'Geldbörse' ist dasselbe wie ein 'Rucksack'.
Eine 'Geldbörse' ist ein kleiner Behälter für Geld, während ein 'Rucksack' eine große Tasche für den Rücken ist, um viele Gegenstände zu transportieren.
Man benutzt eine 'Geldbörse', um Kleidung zu transportieren.
Eine 'Geldbörse' ist für Geld und kleine Karten gedacht, nicht für Kleidung. Dafür würde man eine größere Tasche oder einen Koffer nutzen.
Wenn man sagt 'Ich habe meine Geldbörse verloren', bedeutet das, man hat sein Geld verloren.
Da die 'Geldbörse' der Ort ist, wo man sein Geld aufbewahrt, bedeutet der Verlust der Geldbörse meistens auch den Verlust des darin enthaltenen Geldes.
Listen for what was stolen.
Listen for where she is looking for her wallet.
Listen for the state of the wallet.
این را بلند بخوانید:
Ich habe eine neue Geldbörse gekauft.
تمرکز: Geldbörse
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
این را بلند بخوانید:
Wo ist meine Geldbörse?
تمرکز: Wo ist
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
این را بلند بخوانید:
Meine Geldbörse ist aus Leder.
تمرکز: Leder
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
This sentence means 'My wallet is empty.'
This sentence means 'He bought a new wallet.'
This sentence means 'She is looking for her wallet everywhere.'
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Ich habe meine Geldbörse verloren.
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