belastinggeld
Dutch
Alternative forms
- belastingsgeld (uncommon)
Etymology
Compound of belasting (“tax”) + geld (“money”).
Pronunciation
Noun
belastinggeld n (plural belastinggelden)
Usage notes
Very commonly used as a political spin term for “public money” or “government money”, which would be publiek geld or overheidsgeld respectively. This usage is considered incorrect by economists.