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pocketbook in German

pocketbook in German is Taschenbuch, Handtasche, persönliche Brieftasche — pocketbook means a small case for carrying money or cards; in American English, sometimes a handbag or purse.

pocketbook in German

Taschenbuch
noun
Handtasche
noun
(US) A purse or handbag.
persönliche Brieftasche
noun
(figuratively) One's personal budget or financial capacity; the amount one can afford.
persönlicher Geldbeutel
noun
(figuratively) One's personal budget or financial capacity; the amount one can afford.

What does "pocketbook" mean?

  1. noun A small case for carrying money or cards; in American English, sometimes a handbag or purse.
    "She snapped her pocketbook shut and headed for the door."
  2. noun One's personal finances or spending power.
    "Rising fuel prices are hitting every family's pocketbook."

pocketbook in a sentence

  • She snapped her pocketbook shut and headed for the door.
  • Rising fuel prices are hitting every family's pocketbook.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "pocketbook" in German?

"pocketbook" in German is Taschenbuch, Handtasche, persönliche Brieftasche. pocketbook means: A small case for carrying money or cards; in American English, sometimes a handbag or purse.

How do you use "pocketbook" in a sentence?

Example: "She snapped her pocketbook shut and headed for the door." In German, "pocketbook" is Taschenbuch, Handtasche, persönliche Brieftasche.

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

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "pocketbook": Taschenbuch, Handtasche, persönliche Brieftasche, persönlicher Geldbeutel.

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