tip

In German, the word 'Trinkgeld' is used to refer to a tip given to someone for their service. It is not mandatory, but it is a common practice in restaurants, bars, and other service industries. The word 'Trinkgeld' literally translates to 'drinking money', which is a historical reference to the practice of giving tips to bartenders so they could buy themselves a drink.

Example sentences using: Trinkgeld

Hast du das Trinkgeld vergessen?

Did you forget the tip?

This sentence is used when someone suspects another person may have forgotten to leave tips for a service.

Das Trinkgeld ist nicht in der Rechnung enthalten.

The tip is not included in the bill.

This phrase is most often encountered in restaurants or cafes where tipping is customary but not included in the bill.

Er gibt immer großzügiges Trinkgeld.

He always gives a generous tip.

This sentence describes a person who has the habit of giving generous tips when paying for services.