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wallet
A small, flat case, usually made of leather, in which you keep banknotes, cards, and identification documents. Synonyms are 'Portemonnaie' (purse/wallet) or 'Geldbörse' (wallet).
Er bemerkte erst an der Kasse, dass er seine Brieftasche zu Hause vergessen hatte.
Only at the checkout did he notice that he had forgotten his wallet at home.
The word is made up of 'Brief' (letter) and 'Tasche' (bag/pocket). Historically, this was a case for carrying important letters and documents. Today, the meaning has expanded to include money and cards.
Obwohl keine Briefe mehr darin sind, heißt es immer noch Brieftasche.
Even though there are no letters in it anymore, it is still called a Brieftasche.
Common verbs used with 'Brieftasche' (wallet) describe everyday actions: 'die Brieftasche herausnehmen' (to take out the wallet), 'verlieren' (to lose), 'wiederfinden' (to find again), or 'gestohlen werden' (to be stolen).
Leider wurde ihm im Gedränge die Brieftasche gestohlen.
Unfortunately, his wallet was stolen in the crowd.
To understand the word better, it helps to know what people typically have 'in der Brieftasche' (in their wallet): cash, credit cards, an ID card, and a driver's license.
Ich habe nie viel Bargeld in meiner Brieftasche, nur Karten.
I never have much cash in my wallet, only cards.
stock exchange / market / purse
'die Börse' and 'die Brieftasche' can both mean a container for money and cards. 'Brieftasche' usually describes a rather flat wallet, often for banknotes, cards, and ID documents. 'Börse' in this meaning is less common and can sound old-fashioned or regional. The words can be confused because both fit the context of paying and keeping money. In everyday language, 'Brieftasche' is clearer if you mean the flat object. With 'Börse', the context has to show that it does not mean the financial market.
Meine Freundin trägt ihre Brieftasche immer in der Innentasche der Jacke.
My friend always carries her wallet in the inside pocket of her jacket.
Hast du deine Börse dabei, oder liegt sie noch zu Hause?
Do you have your purse with you, or is it still at home?