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Den Sparstrumpf plündern

To use one's savings, often implying an emergency or unexpected need

In German

Den Sparstrumpf plündern

den shpar-shtrumpf ploen-dern

Literal Translation

To raid the savings sock

Meaning

To use one's savings, often implying an emergency or unexpected need.

Equivalent:"To dip into one's savings"

Origin:Historically, people would hide their savings in a sock or similar container, often in a secret place, rather than a bank.

Example Sentences

1
Für die Reparatur des Autos musste ich meinen Sparstrumpf plündern.
I had to raid my savings to pay for the car repair.
2
Sie musste den Sparstrumpf plündern, um die unerwarteten Kosten zu decken.
She had to dip into her savings to cover the unexpected costs.

FAQ

How do you say "To use one's savings, often implying an emergency or unexpected need" in German?

"To use one's savings, often implying an emergency or unexpected need" in German is "Den Sparstrumpf plündern" (den shpar-shtrumpf ploen-dern). Example: Für die Reparatur des Autos musste ich meinen Sparstrumpf plündern..

To waste money, to spend lavishly and carelessly

Geld zum Fenster hinauswerfen

gelt tsum fen-ster hee-nous-ver-fen

To save money, to put money aside for later

Sein Geld auf die hohe Kante legen

zine gelt ouf dee ho-e kan-te lay-gen

To enjoy the positive results or rewards of one's hard work and efforts

Die Früchte seiner Arbeit ernten

dee froe-khte zine-er ar-byte er-nten

To earn an exorbitant amount of money, often with little effort or through questionable means, or simply a surprisingly large sum

Sich dumm und dämlich verdienen

zikh doom oont deh-mleesh fer-dee-nen