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How do you say "map" in German?
die Karte
In German, "map" is die Karte.
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Pronunciation
KAR-tuh. Karte has stress on the first syllable.
Grammar notes
Die Karte is feminine. Plural is Karten. It refers to maps, cards, or tickets in different contexts.
Example sentence
Die Karte zeigt Straßen.
The map shows streets.
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How to remember die Karte
Karte rhymes with English 'carte'. Maps show the layout of places.
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Questions about die Karte
How do you say "map" in German?
In German, "map" is die Karte. It is a noun.
Is die Karte masculine or feminine?
Die Karte is feminine. Plural is Karten. It refers to maps, cards, or tickets in different contexts.
How is die Karte used in a sentence?
Use die Karte as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Die Karte zeigt Straßen. (The map shows streets.).
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