German · Travel & Getting Around
"Map" in German: Karte
die Karte
Note: city map: der Stadtplan
Map in German is die Karte. A city map is often der Stadtplan, and a country map die Landkarte. Ticket can also be Karte, so context matters.
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How to pronounce Karte
Say it
KAR-tuh
/ˈkaʁtə/
KAR-tuh. Clear a. Soft final e.
"Map" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Karte | map / card / ticket Broad word; context decides. | Broad word; context decides. |
| der Stadtplan | city map Clearer for cities. | Clearer for cities. |
| die Landkarte | map of a country/region Geography. | Geography. |
| Onlinekarte | online map Apps and GPS. | Apps and GPS. |
How to use Karte in real life
- 1Tourist desk
Haben Sie eine Karte der Altstadt?
Do you have a map of the old town?
Karte + genitive/von.
- 2Hiking
Ohne Karte finden wir den Weg nicht.
Without a map we won't find the path.
Trail talk.
- 3Car navigation
Schau kurz auf die Karte, bitte.
Check the map briefly, please.
Passenger to driver.
Mistakes English speakers make with Karte
Incorrect: Wo ist die Map?
Correct: Wo ist die Karte? / Wo ist der Stadtplan?
Use Karte or Stadtplan.
Incorrect: der Karte (nominative)
Correct: die Karte
Nominative is die Karte; der Karte is dative/genitive.
Good to know
Karte also means menu, ticket, and playing card. If you need a city map, Stadtplan removes doubt. Many people just open Google Maps and still say Karte.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Finding a hiking trailhead
ChatPal
Hast du die Karte dabei?
Do you have the map with you?
You
Ja. Auf der Karte ist der Parkplatz blau.
Yes. On the map the parking lot is blue.
ChatPal
Gut. Dann folgen wir der Karte bis zur Hütte.
Good. Then we'll follow the map to the hut.
You
Los geht's.
Let's go.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Map" in German
Is Karte only map?
No. It also means card, ticket, and menu.
How do you say city map?
Der Stadtplan.
What gender is Karte?
Feminine: die Karte.
How do you say world map?
Die Weltkarte.
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- Step 4: Use it in real scenarios
