Geldbeutel

wallet

noun GELT-boy-tel Rare

Origin: from Geld 'money' + Beutel 'pouch'

Also means

purse

Usage Note

Geldbeutel is the common South German and Austrian word for a wallet or purse; in the north Portemonnaie or Geldbörse are more usual. Figuratively den Geldbeutel schonen means to be easy on one's budget. The plural is Geldbeutel, unchanged.

Examples

"Ich habe meinen Geldbeutel zu Hause vergessen."

Natural Translation

I forgot my wallet at home.

Literal Translation

I have my wallet at home forgotten.

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