This is the 11999th most frequent German word.
trinkgeld
Tip or gratuity.
The word 'Trinkgeld' is a compound noun composed of 'trink-' (to drink) and 'geld' (money); it generally refers to a tip given for service.
Ich habe gestern im Restaurant ein großzügiges Trinkgeld gegeben.
I gave a generous tip at the restaurant yesterday.
Here, 'Trinkgeld' represents the cultural practice of rewarding good service, emphasizing its societal role.
Es ist üblich, Trinkgeld zu geben, wenn der Service zufriedenstellend ist.
It is customary to give a tip when the service is satisfactory.
In this context, 'Trinkgeld' highlights its importance in planning and including it as an anticipated expense.