Geldbörse
German
Etymology
Borrowed from Dutch geldbeurs[1].
Pronunciation
Noun
Geldbörse f (genitive Geldbörse, plural Geldbörsen)
Usage notes
- (To designate a wallet or a purse, the colloquial term "Portemonnaie" is predominantly used in German. However, in written text this term is often replaced with "Geldbörse", since "Portemonnaie" is generally considered a difficult word to spell.)