German

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Etymology

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From Geld (money) +‎ Sack (bag, purse).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɡɛltˌzak/
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  • Hyphenation: Geld‧sack
  • Rhymes: -ak

Noun

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Geldsack m (strong, genitive Geldsacks, plural Geldsäcke)

  1. moneybag, a sack to store earnings
  2. moneybag, notably rich person; especially a spoiled or arrogant one
    Synonyms: Pfeffersack, Kuponschneider

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