cardinal in German
cardinal in German is grundsätzlich, Kardinal, kardinalrot — cardinal means of central or fundamental importance.
cardinal in German
grundsätzlich
Kardinal
kardinalrot
Having a bright red color (from the color of a Catholic cardinal’s cassock).
Kardinal
Kardinalrot
A deep red color, somewhat less vivid than scarlet, the traditional colour of a Catholic cardinal's cassock. (same as cardinal red)
Grundzahl
(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
(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?
-
adj Of central or fundamental importance.
"Being on time is a cardinal virtue for anyone who works in a hospital."
-
adj Deep red in color, like a Catholic cardinal's robes.
"The curtains were a rich cardinal shade that glowed in the evening light."
-
noun A senior official of the Catholic Church, ranking just below the Pope.
"The cardinal led the long service in the great cathedral."
-
noun A North American songbird known for the male's bright red feathers.
"We spotted a bright red cardinal singing from the top of a tree."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in German.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the German meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in German
cardinal in a sentence
- Being on time is a cardinal virtue for anyone who works in a hospital.
- The cardinal principle of the game is to play fair.
- The curtains were a rich cardinal shade that glowed in the evening light.
- He painted the front door cardinal to stand out from the grey houses.
Similar words in German
Common German translations
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: "Being on time is a cardinal virtue for anyone who works in a hospital." 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.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
