In German
Geld
Meaning: money
Formal or informal? “Geld” is the everyday word for money. For cash in notes and coins, say “Bargeld”.
Example sentences
IchhabeleiderkeinGeld.
Unfortunately I have no money.
DasGeldliegtaufdemTisch.
The money is on the table.
ErverdientvielGeld.
He earns a lot of money.
Grammar note
“Das Geld” is neuter, so it takes “das” and “ein”, although “ein Geld” is not used. It's usually singular only. Use “kein Geld” for “no money”.
Common mistake
Don't say “der Geld”. The article is “das Geld”, a neuter noun.
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What is the gender of “Geld”?
Neuter, so it's “das Geld”, not “der Geld”.
What is the German word for cash?
“Bargeld”, meaning money in notes and coins.