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
Handtasche
(US) A purse or handbag.
persönliche Brieftasche
(figuratively) One's personal budget or financial capacity; the amount one can afford.
persönlicher Geldbeutel
(figuratively) One's personal budget or financial capacity; the amount one can afford.
What does "pocketbook" mean?
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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."
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noun One's personal finances or spending power.
"Rising fuel prices are hitting every family's pocketbook."
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pocketbook in a sentence
- She snapped her pocketbook shut and headed for the door.
- Rising fuel prices are hitting every family's pocketbook.
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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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