Die Karte
Example: Ich habe die Karte gekauft, um die Stadt zu finden.
Definition
"Die Karte" refers to a map or a card used for navigation or identification, especially in the context of tourism. It helps travelers find locations, routes, or important places, as in the example phrase where someone buys a map to find the city.
Etymology
The word "die Karte" in German comes from the Italian word 'carta,' meaning paper or card. It entered German in the 16th century, reflecting the spread of paper documents and maps in Europe. Did you know that 'carta' originally meant a sheet of paper, which explains why 'Karte' can mean both card and map?
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"Die Karte" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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