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Breakdown of Heb je nog contant geld in je portemonnee, of wil je pinnen?
hebben
to have
in
in
willen
to want
nog
still
je
you
of
or
je
your
contant
cash
het geld
the cash
de portemonnee
the wallet
pinnen
to pay by card
Questions & Answers about Heb je nog contant geld in je portemonnee, of wil je pinnen?
What does contant geld mean?
Contant geld translates to cash in English. It refers to physical money such as coins and banknotes.
What does portemonnee refer to in this sentence?
Portemonnee means wallet (or sometimes purse). It’s the item in which you typically keep cash and cards.
How should the phrase Heb je be understood here?
Heb je means "Do you have" in English. It’s the beginning of a yes-or-no question concerning possession.
What is the function of the word nog in the sentence?
Nog implies "still" or "any left". It is used to ask if there is any cash remaining in your wallet.
What does pinnen mean in this context?
Pinnen means to pay by card using a payment terminal. It offers an alternative to paying with cash.
Is this sentence formal or informal, and how can you tell?
The sentence is informal because it uses the pronoun je instead of the formal u. This suggests a casual tone, typically used among friends or acquaintances.
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