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peanuts in German

peanuts in German is Peanuts, für einen Apfel und ein Ei — peanuts means informal: a very small or inadequate amount of money.

peanuts in German

Peanuts
noun
(informal, figurative) Especially of a salary: a very insufficient or small amount.
für einen Apfel und ein Ei
noun
(informal, figurative) Especially of a salary: a very insufficient or small amount.

What does "peanuts" mean?

  1. noun Informal: a very small or inadequate amount of money.
    "He works twelve-hour shifts for peanuts."
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peanuts in a sentence

  • He works twelve-hour shifts for peanuts.
  • The compensation offered was peanuts compared to the damage caused.

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What is "peanuts" in German?

"peanuts" in German is Peanuts, für einen Apfel und ein Ei. peanuts means: Informal: a very small or inadequate amount of money.

How do you use "peanuts" in a sentence?

Example: "He works twelve-hour shifts for peanuts." In German, "peanuts" is Peanuts, für einen Apfel und ein Ei.

Are there other ways to say "peanuts" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "peanuts": Peanuts, für einen Apfel und ein Ei.

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