noun
der Notgroschen, –
nest egg
The German word "Notgroschen" is a compound noun made up of:
- Not: meaning "emergency" or "need"
- Groschen: an old small coin (historically a low-value coin)
Meaning:
"Notgroschen" refers to an emergency fund or a small amount of money set aside for unexpected situations.
Similar words:
- Reservefonds (reserve fund)
- Sparbetrag (savings amount)
- Notfallfonds (emergency fund)
Difference:
"Notgroschen" is often informal and emphasizes a small, personal cash reserve, whereas "Reservefonds" or "Notfallfonds" are generally larger or more formal funds, sometimes managed institutionally.
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Examples
Ich spare jeden Monat einen kleinen Notgroschen.noun
I save a small nest egg every month.
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