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Bargeld

cash

noun BAR-gelt Rare
People & Society Money

Origin: from bar 'bare, ready' + Geld 'money'

Also means

ready money

Usage Note

Bargeld is the everyday word for physical notes and coins, contrasted with card or transfer payments. It is an uncountable neuter noun, so there is no real plural. You will often hear Nur Bargeld (cash only) in small shops and bar bezahlen (to pay in cash).

Examples

"An der Kasse können Sie nur mit Bargeld bezahlen."

Natural Translation

At the till you can only pay in cash.

Literal Translation

At the till can you only with cash pay.

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