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der Mops
pug
A breed of small dog known for its wrinkled face, short snout, and curled tail.
example
Ihr Mops schnarcht immer ganz leise, wenn er auf dem Sofa schläft.
Her pug always snores very quietly when he sleeps on the sofa.
der Mops
pug / dough
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Usage tips
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The use of 'Mops' (dough/money) for 'Geld' (money) is purely colloquial and is considered somewhat outdated. Today, you hear it only rarely, mostly from older speakers or in a joking tone.
EXAMPLE
Ohne Mops ist hier nichts los, sagte mein Opa immer.
Without dough, nothing's happening here, my grandpa always used to say.
Context clue
You can easily recognize the meaning 'Geld' (money) from the context. If it is about paying, buying, or finances, it does not mean the dog.
EXAMPLE
Das neue Fahrrad kostet ganz schön viel Mops.
That new bike costs quite a lot of dough.
Typical collocations
Typical phrases are 'keinen Mops haben' (to have no money) or 'ordentlich Mops kosten' (to be very expensive).
EXAMPLE
Ich kann nicht mit ins Kino kommen, ich habe leider keinen Mops mehr.
I can't come to the movies; unfortunately, I don't have any dough left.
Compare with
Mops vs Geld
money
'das Geld' and 'der Mops' can both mean money, but they are used very differently. 'Geld' is the normal word and always fits when talking about paying, saving, or wealth. In this meaning, 'Mops' is colloquial and rather outdated. Many people today first understand the word as a dog breed. For learners, 'Geld' is therefore almost always the safe choice. 'Mops' is at most suitable in old, joking, or very casual texts.
Mops
Mein Großvater sagte manchmal scherzhaft, er habe keinen Mops mehr in der Tasche.
My grandfather sometimes jokingly said he had no dough left in his pocket.
Geld
Wir brauchen noch Geld für die Miete und den Einkauf.
We still need money for the rent and the groceries.
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