German · Travel & Getting Around
"Postcard" in German: Postkarte
die Postkarte
Postcard in German is die Postkarte. Say eine Postkarte schreiben or Ich schicke dir eine Postkarte. Plural is die Postkarten.
Souvenir shop
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How to pronounce Postkarte
Say it
POST-kar-tuh
/ˈpɔstˌkaʁtə/
POST-kar-tuh. Clear Post; soft final -e.
"Postcard" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Postkarte | postcard Feminine noun. | Feminine noun. |
| die Postkarten | postcards Plural. | Plural. |
| Ansichtskarte | picture postcard Tourist view card. | Tourist view card. |
| Briefmarke | stamp Needed to mail it. | Needed to mail it. |
How to use Postkarte in real life
- 1Souvenir shop
Diese Postkarte zeigt den Dom.
This postcard shows the cathedral.
Diese Postkarte.
- 2Writing
Ich schreibe eine Postkarte an Mama.
I'm writing a postcard to Mom.
Eine Postkarte.
- 3Mail
Die Postkarte braucht noch eine Briefmarke.
The postcard still needs a stamp.
Die Postkarte.
Mistakes English speakers make with Postkarte
Incorrect: der Postkarte
Correct: die Postkarte
Postkarte is feminine: die Postkarte.
Incorrect: Postcard (English)
Correct: Postkarte
Use the German noun.
Good to know
Tourist Postkarten are still a sweet holiday ritual. Write Grüße aus… and leave space for the address on the right.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
At a museum shop
ChatPal
Kaufst du eine Postkarte?
Are you buying a postcard?
You
Ja, zwei. Eine Postkarte für Opa.
Yes, two. One postcard for Grandpa.
ChatPal
Schöne Wahl. Die Postkarte ist lustig.
Nice choice. The postcard is funny.
You
Genau. Er mag Humor.
Exactly. He likes humor.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Postcard" in German
Postcard?
Die Postkarte.
Plural?
Die Postkarten.
Stamp?
Die Briefmarke.
Gender?
Feminine: die Postkarte.
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