small change

• Bezeichnet Münzen mit geringem Nennwert oder, im übertragenen Sinne, eine unbedeutende Geldsumme oder etwas Triviales und Unwichtiges.

Refers to coins of low value, or figuratively, an insignificant amount of money or something trivial and unimportant.

1. Coins of low valueA2informal

   Coins that have a low monetary value, often used for minor purchases.

   Kleingeld

   • I need some small change for the parking meter.
   • He emptied his pockets of small change.
   • Do you have any small change for the bus fare?

2. Insignificant amountB1informal

   A relatively small or unimportant amount of money, especially compared to a larger sum.

   Kleingeld

   • The cost of the repair was just small change to him.
   • She spent small change on souvenirs.
   • Compared to the total budget, this is small change.