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German NOUN A2 Rank 9340

die Geldbörse

wallet

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die Geldbörse

wallet

A small container, usually made of leather or fabric, in which you keep cash, cards, and IDs. Synonyms are 'Portemonnaie' (wallet) or 'Geldbeutel' (purse/wallet).

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Beim Bezahlen bemerkte ich, dass ich meine Geldbörse zu Hause vergessen hatte.

When paying, I noticed that I had forgotten my wallet at home.

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Geldbörse vs Börse

stock exchange / market / purse

'die Börse' and 'die Geldbörse' can both mean a small container for money, cards, and ID documents. In this sense, they are synonyms. 'Geldbörse' is a normal and clear word for this. 'Börse' by itself can confuse learners because it much more often means the financial market, for example in stock trading. So the confusion arises because 'Börse' has several meanings. If you definitely mean the object, 'Geldbörse' is more precise.

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Geldbörse

Vor der Reise steckt Fiona ihren Ausweis in die Geldbörse.

Before the trip, Fiona puts her ID in her wallet.

Börse

Ich habe am Wochenende meine alte Börse in der Jackentasche gefunden.

At the weekend, I found my old purse in my jacket pocket.

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