Die Kreditkarte
Example: Ich habe meine Kreditkarte im Restaurant vergessen.
Definition
"Die Kreditkarte" is a card issued by a financial institution that allows the holder to borrow funds to pay for goods and services, typically up to a preset limit. It is commonly used for convenient cashless transactions and often requires repayment with interest if the balance is not cleared promptly.
Etymology
The word "die Kreditkarte" comes from the German words 'Kredit,' meaning 'credit,' and 'Karte,' meaning 'card.' The term reflects its function as a card providing access to credit. It was adopted into German from English, where 'credit card' originated in the early 20th century as payment systems evolved.
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"Die Kreditkarte" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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