Die Kreditkarte
Example: Ich bezahle das Essen mit meiner Kreditkarte.
Definition
"Kreditkarte" refers to a plastic card issued by a financial institution that allows the holder to make payments for goods and services on credit, with the promise to pay back the amount later. For example, paying for a meal with a "Kreditkarte" is common in restaurants.
Etymology
The word "Kreditkarte" comes from the German words 'Kredit,' meaning credit or loan, and 'Karte,' meaning card. It was adopted to describe cards that grant access to borrowed funds, evolving with the rise of modern banking and electronic payments.
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"Die Kreditkarte" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Hospitality - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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