die Karte, -n
card · map · ticket
Ein flaches Stück Papier oder Kunststoff, das Informationen zeigt, zum Beispiel Wege, Orte oder Daten. Es kann auch ein kleines Rechteck sein, das man zum Spielen oder Bezahlen benutzt.
The German word "Karte" is a noun that means "card" or "map" depending on the context. It stems from the Italian "carta," meaning "paper" or "sheet".
- Carta = paper/card
- In German, "Karte" can refer to a playing card, a menu card ("Speisekarte"), a greeting card, or a map (geographical representation).
Similar words:
- "Plan" (plan, map)
- "Ticket" (for entry/pass)
- "Menü" (menu in a restaurant)
Difference:
- "Karte" is a general term and is used broadly for various card-like items or maps.
- "Plan" or "Landkarte" specifically refers to a detailed map, while "Ticket" is more focused on entry passes.
- "Menü" denotes a menu card containing food options.
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Examples
Ich habe meine Karte verloren.noun
I have lost my card.
Eine Karte von Deutschland liegt auf dem Tisch.noun
A map of Germany lies on the table.
Wir haben die Karte verloren.noun
We lost the map.
Du kaufst eine Karte für den Bus.noun
You buy a ticket for the bus.
Wie viele Karten haben Sie noch?noun
How many cards do you still have?
Wo ist unser Hotel auf der Karte?noun
Where is our hotel on the map?
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