Obolchen

dasNoun

small contribution; small fee (playful)

English translations

  1. 01

    Оболчен

Word details

German meaning
Obolchen ist eine veraltete Bezeichnung für kleine Münzen oder geringwertiges Geld.
English meaning
Obolchen is an obsolete term for small coins or money of little value.
Synonym
None
German example
Er hatte nur ein paar Obolchen in seiner Tasche.
English example
He only had a few obolchen in his pocket.
Type
Noun
Article
das
Singular Form
das Obolchen
Plural Form
die Obolchen

Example sentences with “Obolchen”

  1. Ein kleines Obolchen für die Kaffeekasse. (A small contribution for the coffee fund.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Obolchen' standard German?

It is a colloquial, playful diminutive of 'Obolus'. Use it only in informal settings.