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"Tip" in German: Trinkgeld
das Trinkgeld
Tip in German is das Trinkgeld. Say Das Trinkgeld ist schon drin or Ich gebe Trinkgeld. Rounding up the bill is very common.
Paying the bill
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How to pronounce Trinkgeld
Say it
TRINK-gelt
/ˈtʁɪŋkˌɡɛlt/
TRINK-gelt. Hard g. Stress on Trink.
"Tip" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| das Trinkgeld | the tip Main noun for gratuity. | Main noun for gratuity. |
| Trinkgeld geben | to tip / leave a tip Action. | Action. |
| ohne Trinkgeld | without a tip Paying exact. | Paying exact. |
| kleines Trinkgeld | a small tip Amount talk. | Amount talk. |
How to use Trinkgeld in real life
- 1Paying the bill
Stimmt so — das Trinkgeld ist dabei.
Keep the change — the tip is included.
Das Trinkgeld.
- 2Splitting dinner
Sollen wir zehn Prozent Trinkgeld geben?
Should we leave a ten percent tip?
Trinkgeld geben.
- 3Café counter
Kein Trinkgeld nötig, danke.
No tip needed, thanks.
Kein Trinkgeld.
Mistakes English speakers make with Trinkgeld
Incorrect: der Tip / der Tipps
Correct: das Trinkgeld
For money left for service, use Trinkgeld, not Tip.
Incorrect: die Trinkgeld
Correct: das Trinkgeld
Neuter: das Trinkgeld.
Good to know
Service may be included, but a small Trinkgeld or rounding up is still normal. Stimmt so tells the server to keep the change.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
After dinner with friends
ChatPal
Zahlen wir bar oder mit Karte plus Trinkgeld?
Are we paying cash or card plus tip?
You
Karte. Ich gebe ein kleines Trinkgeld.
Card. I'll leave a small tip.
ChatPal
Gut. Das Trinkgeld kannst du auf dem Terminal tippen.
Good. You can enter the tip on the terminal.
You
Perfekt. Ohne Trinkgeld fühlt sich komisch an.
Perfect. Without a tip it feels weird.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Tip" in German
How do you say tip?
Das Trinkgeld.
Gender?
Neuter: das Trinkgeld.
To leave a tip?
Trinkgeld geben.
Keep the change?
Stimmt so.
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