No. 11,999 in German
trinkgeld
Tip or gratuity.
In a sentence
Ich habe gestern im Restaurant ein großzügiges Trinkgeld gegeben.
I gave a generous tip at the restaurant yesterday.
The word 'Trinkgeld' is a compound noun composed of 'trink-' (to drink) and 'geld' (money); it generally refers to a tip given for service.
Es ist üblich, Trinkgeld zu geben, wenn der Service zufriedenstellend ist.
It is customary to give a tip when the service is satisfactory.
Here, 'Trinkgeld' represents the cultural practice of rewarding good service, emphasizing its societal role.
Man darf nicht vergessen, Trinkgeld in den Reisekosten einzuplanen.
One should not forget to account for tips when planning travel expenses.
In this context, 'Trinkgeld' highlights its importance in planning and including it as an anticipated expense.
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