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Karte

English translation of Karte

card

The German word 'Karte' is used to refer to a card, which can be a playing card, a business card, a credit card, or any other type of card. It is a feminine noun, and its plural form is 'Karten'. For example, 'Ich habe eine Spielkarte' means 'I have a playing card'.


Example sentences using: Karte

Ich habe eine Karte von Berlin gekauft.

English translation of Ich habe eine Karte von Berlin gekauft.

I bought a map of Berlin.

In this sentence, 'Karte' is used to refer to a 'map'. The German verb 'gekauft' translates to 'bought' in English. This phrase could be used in a context where someone is discussing plans for a trip to Berlin.

Er hat die Karte ins Postfach gelegt.

English translation of Er hat die Karte ins Postfach gelegt.

He put the card in the mailbox.

Here, 'Karte' is used to mean 'card', in the context of a postal card. The phrase is useful when talking about sending or receiving mail. 'Postfach' refers to 'mailbox'. The verb 'gelegt' translates to 'put' or 'placed'.

Kann ich mit Karte bezahlen?

English translation of Kann ich mit Karte bezahlen?

Can I pay with card?

In this example, 'Karte' is referring to a debit or credit 'card'. The phrase could be particularly useful in a shopping or dining context where one needs to inquire about methods of payment.

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