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purse in German

purse in German is Geldbörse, Portemonnaie, Geldbeutel — purse means a small bag used for carrying money and personal items, especially by women.

purse in German

Geldbörse
noun
(US) A handbag (small bag usually used by women for carrying various small personal items)
Portemonnaie
noun
(US) A handbag (small bag usually used by women for carrying various small personal items)
Geldbeutel
noun
(US) A handbag (small bag usually used by women for carrying various small personal items)
Handtasche
noun
(US) A handbag (small bag usually used by women for carrying various small personal items)
Börse
noun
(US) A handbag (small bag usually used by women for carrying various small personal items)
Beutel
noun
(US) A handbag (small bag usually used by women for carrying various small personal items)
schürzen
verb
(transitive) To press (one's lips) in and together so that they protrude.

What does "purse" mean?

  1. noun A small bag used for carrying money and personal items, especially by women.
    "She kept her keys and phone in her purse."
  2. noun A sum of money, especially prize money.
    "The winning boxer collected a six-figure purse."
  3. verb To press one's lips together tightly, often to show disapproval.
    "She pursed her lips at the rude comment."

purse in a sentence

  • She kept her keys and phone in her purse.
  • The winning boxer collected a six-figure purse.
  • She pursed her lips at the rude comment.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "purse" in German?

"purse" in German is Geldbörse, Portemonnaie, Geldbeutel. purse means: A small bag used for carrying money and personal items, especially by women.

How do you use "purse" in a sentence?

Example: "She kept her keys and phone in her purse." In German, "purse" is Geldbörse, Portemonnaie, Geldbeutel.

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

Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "purse": Geldbörse, Portemonnaie, Geldbeutel, Handtasche, Börse, Beutel.

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