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How do you say "money" in German?
das Geld
In German, "money" is das Geld.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'GELT', one syllable, with a short E and stress on that syllable.
Grammar notes
Das Geld is neuter. It is typically uncountable in German, so plural is rare. Used with singular verbs.
Example sentence
Das Geld ist wichtig.
Money is important.
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How to remember das Geld
Geld is easy to remember because it sounds like 'gelt', a Yiddish word for money that some English speakers know.
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Questions about das Geld
How do you say "money" in German?
In German, "money" is das Geld. It is a noun.
Is das Geld masculine or feminine?
Das Geld is neuter. It is typically uncountable in German, so plural is rare. Used with singular verbs.
How is das Geld used in a sentence?
Use das Geld as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Das Geld ist wichtig. (Money is important.).
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