card in German

card in German is Karte, Spielkarte, kämmen — card means a small, flat piece of stiff paper or plastic, used for games, messages, payments, or identification.

card in German

Karte

noun

Any flat, normally rectangular piece of stiff paper, plastic, etc.

Spielkarte

noun

Any flat, normally rectangular piece of stiff paper, plastic, etc.

kämmen

verb

(textiles) To use a carding device to disentangle the fibres of wool prior to spinning.

kardätschen

verb

(textiles) To use a carding device to disentangle the fibres of wool prior to spinning.

krempeln

verb

(textiles) To use a carding device to disentangle the fibres of wool prior to spinning.

What does "card" mean?

noun A small, flat piece of stiff paper or plastic, used for games, messages, payments, or identification.
"Each player was dealt a card and had to hide it from the others."
verb To check someone's identification to confirm their age.
"The security guard carded the young man at the door before letting him in."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

card in a sentence

Each player was dealt a card and had to hide it from the others.
She sent a birthday card to her grandmother.
The security guard carded the young man at the door before letting him in.
Shop assistants are asked to card anyone buying age-restricted goods who looks young.

Similar words in German

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Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "card" in German?

"card" in German is Karte, Spielkarte, kämmen. card means: A small, flat piece of stiff paper or plastic, used for games, messages, payments, or identification.

How do you use "card" in a sentence?

Example: "Each player was dealt a card and had to hide it from the others." In German, "card" is Karte, Spielkarte, kämmen.

Are there other ways to say "card" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "card": Karte, Spielkarte, kämmen, kardätschen, krempeln.

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