Geld (das Geld, singular, always singular in usage) refers to money in all its forms—cash, currency, funds—used for transactions and economic exchange. Münze (die Münze, plural: Münzen) means a coin: a small, flat, typically round piece of metal issued by a government as legal tender.
- Geld is an uncountable noun representing money as a concept or medium.
- Münze is a countable noun meaning a metal coin, distinct from bills or electronic money.
Geld
*Geld* is the German word for money in general.
- Geld means "money" (not coins specifically, but all forms of money).
- It is a neuter noun: das Geld.
- Used for financial resources in general: cash, currency, funds, etc.
- Typical usage: "Ich habe kein Geld." (I have no money.)
'Geld' is a neuter noun: das Geld.
'Money' in German is 'Geld.'
'Geld' is used only in the singular form.
Münze
'Münze' means 'coin' in German.
- Münze means "coin": a piece of metal money, not paper or electronic.
- It is a feminine noun: die Münze (singular), die Münzen (plural).
- Refers specifically to physical coins used as currency.
- Typical usage: "Ich habe eine Münze gefunden." (I found a coin.)
The plural of 'Münze' is 'Münzen.'
'Münze' means 'coin' in German.
'Münze' is feminine: die Münze.
Summary
| Word | Meaning | Gender & Plural | Usage | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geld | Money | Neuter, singular only | Money in general, all forms | Ich habe kein Geld. |
| Münze | Coin | Feminine, Münzen | Metal coin (not paper/electronic) | Ich habe eine Münze gefunden. |
Geld covers all types of money, while Münze is only for coins.