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cardinal in German

cardinal in German is grundsätzlich, Kardinal, kardinalrot — cardinal means of central or fundamental importance.

cardinal in German

grundsätzlich
adj
Kardinal
adj
kardinalrot
adj
Having a bright red color (from the color of a Catholic cardinal’s cassock).
Kardinal
noun
Kardinalrot
noun
A deep red color, somewhat less vivid than scarlet, the traditional colour of a Catholic cardinal's cassock. (same as cardinal red)
Grundzahl
noun
(math) Ellipsis of cardinal number, a number indicating quantity, or the size of a set (e.g., 0, 1, 2, 3). (See Cardinal_number.)
Kardinalzahl
noun
(math) Ellipsis of cardinal number, a number indicating quantity, or the size of a set (e.g., 0, 1, 2, 3). (See Cardinal_number.)

What does "cardinal" mean?

  1. adj Of central or fundamental importance.
    "Honesty is a cardinal rule in this office."
  2. adj Deep red in color, like a Catholic cardinal's robes.
    "She wore a cardinal red dress to the gala."
  3. noun A senior official of the Catholic Church, ranking just below the Pope.
    "The cardinals gathered in Rome to elect a new pope."
  4. noun A North American songbird known for the male's bright red feathers.
    "A cardinal landed on the feeder outside the kitchen window."

cardinal in a sentence

  • Honesty is a cardinal rule in this office.
  • She wore a cardinal red dress to the gala.
  • The cardinals gathered in Rome to elect a new pope.
  • A cardinal landed on the feeder outside the kitchen window.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "cardinal" in German?

"cardinal" in German is grundsätzlich, Kardinal, kardinalrot. cardinal means: Of central or fundamental importance.

How do you use "cardinal" in a sentence?

Example: "Honesty is a cardinal rule in this office." In German, "cardinal" is grundsätzlich, Kardinal, kardinalrot.

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

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "cardinal": grundsätzlich, Kardinal, kardinalrot, Kardinalrot, Grundzahl, Kardinalzahl.

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