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
(US) A handbag (small bag usually used by women for carrying various small personal items)
Portemonnaie
(US) A handbag (small bag usually used by women for carrying various small personal items)
Geldbeutel
(US) A handbag (small bag usually used by women for carrying various small personal items)
Handtasche
(US) A handbag (small bag usually used by women for carrying various small personal items)
Börse
(US) A handbag (small bag usually used by women for carrying various small personal items)
Beutel
(US) A handbag (small bag usually used by women for carrying various small personal items)
schürzen
(transitive) To press (one's lips) in and together so that they protrude.
What does "purse" mean?
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noun A small bag used for carrying money and personal items, especially by women.
"My grandmother always carries a tiny purse with a few coins in it."
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noun A sum of money, especially prize money.
"The tournament has a generous purse, so many top players have entered."
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verb To press one's lips together tightly, often to show disapproval.
"He pursed his lips while he thought about the question."
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purse in a sentence
- My grandmother always carries a tiny purse with a few coins in it.
- Someone left a red leather purse on the bus seat.
- The tournament has a generous purse, so many top players have entered.
- The winner will share the purse with her coach.
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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: "My grandmother always carries a tiny purse with a few coins in it." 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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