Noun
das Kleingeld
Pronunciation: /ˈklaɪ̯nˌɡɛlt/
small change, change (coins of little value)
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Meanings
Noun
- small change, change (coins of little value)
Example sentence
Für den Einkaufswagen habe ich leider kein Kleingeld dabei.
Unfortunately I have no change on me for the trolley.
Word forms
singular
das Kleingeld
No common plural.
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedas Kleingeld
Accusativedas Kleingeld
Dativedem Kleingeld
Genitivedes Kleingelds
Kleingeld has no common plural.
Usage
- Kleingeld dabeihaben — have small change with one; dabeihaben is separable
- Kleingeld / Wechselgeld — small-denomination money / change returned after payment
Das Kleingeld in meiner Jackentasche klirrte bei jedem Schritt.
The small change in my jacket pocket jingled with every step.