das Bare
cash
Cash, or money in the form of banknotes and coins.
EXAMPLE
Für den Einkauf brauche ich noch etwas Bares.
I still need some cash for the shopping.
das Bare
cash
Checking...
Loading your saved state.
Meanings
Usage tips
Nominalized adjective
'Das Bare' (cash) is a nominalized adjective: the capitalized adjective is used as a noun. In fixed expressions, it also appears without an article, for example in 'Bares bei sich haben' (to have cash on you) or 'gegen Bares' (in exchange for cash).
EXAMPLE
Bares ist ihm lieber als eine Überweisung.
He prefers cash to a bank transfer.
Typical collocations
Common expressions include 'Bares bei sich haben' (to have cash on you), 'Bares ist Wahres' (cash is king), and 'gegen Bares' (in exchange for cash). These expressions are mostly used in situations involving payments or exchanging money.
EXAMPLE
Auf dem Flohmarkt kann man nur gegen Bares kaufen.
At the flea market, you can only pay in cash.
Colloquial style
'Das Bare' (cash), and especially the form 'Bares' (cash), are mainly used in spoken, colloquial language. In conversation, the word often appears with verbs such as 'haben' (to have), 'brauchen' (to need), or 'mitbringen' (to bring along).
EXAMPLE
Für den Ausflug solltest du etwas Bares mitbringen.
You should bring some cash along for the trip.
In real life
Loading video examples...