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geld

/ɡɛld/

Meanings
  • noun

    Geld is the Dutch and Afrikaans word for money.

    - "Hij heeft veel geld."
    - "He has a lot of money."

Variants
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geld , gelded , gelding , gelds , gelt , gelts
Etymology
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The word 'geld' originated from the Old Dutch word 'gelde', meaning 'money' or 'payment'.


Trivia
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  1. In Afrikaans, the plural form of 'geld' is 'geld' itself.

  2. The Afrikaans language has very few words that change form when used in the plural.


Related Concepts
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  1. Euro: The Euro is a currency used in Europe and can be exchanged for 'geld'.

  2. Dollar: The Dollar is a currency used in the United States and can be exchanged for 'geld'.


Culture
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In Afrikaans literature, 'geld' is often used as a symbol for wealth and power. In the novel 'Die Spooktrein' by Breyten Breytenbach, 'geld' plays a significant role in the story.

How to Memorize "geld"

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  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Geld is Gold' to remember the meaning of the word.


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