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"Wallet" in German: Portemonnaie
das Portemonnaie
Note: also: die Geldbörse
Wallet in German is das Portemonnaie. Many people also say die Geldbörse or der Geldbeutel. Cards and cash live therein: Im Portemonnaie.
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How to pronounce Portemonnaie
Say it
por-mon-NAY
/pɔʁtɔˈneː/
por-mon-NAY. French-style ending. Stress NAY.
"Wallet" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| das Portemonnaie | the wallet Common, slightly elegant word. | Common, slightly elegant word. |
| die Geldbörse | wallet / purse Everyday alternative. | Everyday alternative. |
| der Geldbeutel | wallet / money pouch Also common. | Also common. |
| Kartenetui | card holder Slim card wallet. | Slim card wallet. |
How to use Portemonnaie in real life
- 1Checkout
Moment, ich hole mein Portemonnaie.
One moment, I'm getting my wallet.
Mein Portemonnaie.
- 2Lost item
Hast du mein Portemonnaie im Café gesehen?
Did you see my wallet in the café?
Mein Portemonnaie.
- 3Packing
Das Portemonnaie kommt in die Jackentasche.
The wallet goes in the jacket pocket.
Das Portemonnaie.
Mistakes English speakers make with Portemonnaie
Incorrect: die Wallet
Correct: das Portemonnaie
Use Portemonnaie (neuter), or Geldbörse.
Incorrect: der Portemonnaie
Correct: das Portemonnaie
Portemonnaie is das.
Good to know
Spellings vary: Portemonnaie and Portmonee both appear. Contactless paying means many Portemonnaies hold more cards than cash now.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Splitting a restaurant bill
ChatPal
Liegt dein Portemonnaie im Rucksack?
Is your wallet in the backpack?
You
Ja. Warte, ich öffne das Portemonnaie.
Yes. Wait, I'm opening the wallet.
ChatPal
Ich kann auch mit Karte zahlen, falls dein Portemonnaie leer ist.
I can also pay by card if your wallet is empty.
You
Nein, im Portemonnaie ist genug Bargeld.
No, there's enough cash in the wallet.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Wallet" in German
How do you say wallet?
Das Portemonnaie; also Geldbörse / Geldbeutel.
Gender?
Neuter: das Portemonnaie.
Other everyday words?
Die Geldbörse, der Geldbeutel.
Card holder?
Kartenetui.
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