German · Travel & Places
Karte
Map / Card
Beginnernoun
Definition
A diagram of an area; also a card.
Example
Ich brauche eine Karte der Stadt.
I need a map of the city.
Etymology
'Karte' comes from the Middle Latin 'charta', meaning 'paper'. Over time in German, it has come to refer specifically to maps and cards.
How & Where It’s Used
'Karte' is used in both formal and informal settings to refer to maps, greeting cards, and various forms of identification and documentation.
Literary Heritage
The term appears in various literary works that reference exploration, geography, or communication.