Trinkgeld
tip (gratuity)
Intermediate Noun Neuter
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Pronunciation
/ˈtʁɪŋkɡɛlt/
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Cultural Note
German tipping culture differs from American norms. A tip of 5-10% is standard, and you round up the bill by telling the server the total you want to pay, rather than leaving money on the table. Service charge is usually included in menu prices.
📝 Example Sentences
In Deutschland gibt man etwa fünf bis zehn Prozent Trinkgeld.
In Germany you give about five to ten percent tip.
Das Trinkgeld wird direkt beim Bezahlen gegeben.
The tip is given directly when paying.