wisselgeld

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/

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• Hyphenation: wis‧sel‧geld

Noun

wisselgeld n (uncountable)

1. 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!

2. (figurative) bargaining chip
3. (obsolete) fee for converting money to a different currency

Descendants

• Afrikaans: wisselgeld
• → West Frisian: wikseljild (calque)