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Dutch
Etymology
From Middle Dutch wisselgelt (“fee for converting to a different currency”). Equivalent to wisselen + geld, or less probably wissel + geld.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈʋɪ.səlˌɣɛlt/
- Hyphenation: wis‧sel‧geld
Noun
wisselgeld n (uncountable)
- change (money returned after not paying exactly; stock of money used for this purpose)
En dan krijg je nog wisselgeld.- And then you'll also get some change.
Er is geen wisselgeld meer in de kas!- There isn't any change in the register anymore!
- (figurative) bargaining chip
- (obsolete) fee for converting money to a different currency
Descendants