die Chipkarte, -n
smart card · chip card
Eine Karte aus Plastik mit einem kleinen eingebauten Teil, der Daten speichert. Man nutzt sie zum Bezahlen oder zum Anmelden, zum Beispiel am Geldautomaten oder in der Firma.
The German word "Chipkarte" is a noun that translates to "chip card" or "smart card" in English. It is a compound word formed from "Chip" (which means "chip") and "Karte" (which means "card"). "Chipkarte" refers to a card that contains an embedded microchip, enabling it to store data and perform transactions, such as in banking, identification, or access control.
Similar terms in German include "Smartcard" (smart card) and "Kontaktloskarte" (contactless card). The difference lies in their specific usage: "Smartcard" typically refers to cards with advanced processing capabilities, while "Kontaktloskarte" specifically refers to cards that can be used without physical contact with the card reader.
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Examples
Er nutzt seine Chipkarte, um die Tür zu öffnen.noun
He uses his smart card to open the door.
Eine Chipkarte ist für elektronische Zahlungen notwendig.noun
A smart card is necessary for electronic payments.
Meine Chipkarte funktioniert nicht richtig.noun
My chip card does not work properly.
Diese Chipkarte gehört zur Bank.noun
This chip card belongs to the bank.
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