Wechselgeld

change (money returned after payment)

noun VEK-sel-gelt Rare

Usage Note

Wechselgeld ist das Rückgeld, das man beim Zahlen mit einem zu großen Schein zurückbekommt. Im Alltag alltäglich: 'Stimmt so!' bedeutet 'Behalten Sie das Wechselgeld'. Auch 'das Wechselgeld herausgeben'.

Examples

"Der Kassierer gab ihr das Wechselgeld zurück."

Natural Translation

The cashier gave her the change back.

Literal Translation

The cashier gave her the change money back.

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