Gelt

Pronunciation: /ɡɛlt/

Definitions of gelt

noun a slang term for money or wealth, often used in reference to Jewish culture or traditions

Example Sentences

A1 I found some gelt in my pocket.

A2 She used the gelt to buy a new book.

B1 The gelt was hidden under the mattress.

B2 The children collected gelt during Hanukkah.

C1 The merchant exchanged the gelt for gold coins.

C2 The ancient artifact was adorned with intricate gelt designs.

Examples of gelt in a Sentence

formal The businessman handed over a large sum of gelt to seal the deal.

informal I need to save up some gelt if I want to go on that trip.

slang Hey, can you spot me some gelt for lunch?

figurative Her kindness was the true gelt that brought joy to everyone around her.

Grammatical Forms of gelt

• past tense: gelted
• plural: gelts
• comparative: more gelt
• superlative: most gelt
• present tense: gelt
• future tense: will gelt
• perfect tense: have gelted
• continuous tense: is gelling
• singular: gelt
• positive degree: gelt
• infinitive: to gelt
• gerund: gelling
• participle: gelted

Origin and Evolution of gelt

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle Low German

Story behind the word: The word 'gelt' originated from Middle Low German 'gelt' meaning 'payment' or 'tax'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'gelt' expanded to include money or wealth in general, especially in the context of Jewish culture where it is commonly associated with Hanukkah gift-giving.