How to Pronounce statiegeld

English: deposit (on bottles and cans)

Say it like STAH-tee-khelt

Phonetic breakdown

The word is composed of 'statie' (state/condition) and 'geld' (money), pronounced with a hard 'g' sound at the start of the second syllable.

Learners often confuse it with 'borg', which is used for security deposits on rentals or equipment rather than recyclable containers.

You will frequently see this term on supermarket machines where you return plastic bottles and cans to receive a small refund.