Kreditkarte

Meaning and Usage

A "Kreditkarte" is a credit card used for making purchases or obtaining cash advances on credit. In Germany, credit cards are widely accepted for payments, especially in larger cities and tourist areas.

Linguistic Analysis

The word "Kreditkarte" is a compound noun in German, formed by the combination of "Kredit" (credit) and "Karte" (card).

Comparisons between German and English

The term "Kreditkarte" directly translates to "credit card" in English. The structure of the compound word in German is similar to its English counterpart.

Cultural Context

In Germany, credit card usage is not as widespread as in some other countries, such as the United States. Many Germans prefer using cash or EC cards (equivalent to debit cards) for everyday transactions.

Example Sentences

• Ich zahle mit meiner Kreditkarte. (I'm paying with my credit card.)
• Hast du deine Kreditkarte dabei? (Do you have your credit card with you?)

Memory Tips

Associate "Kreditkarte" with the English term "credit card" to help remember its meaning and usage.

Additional Vocabulary

• EC-Karte (debit card)
• Zahlung (payment)
• Guthaben (credit balance)

Gender and Plural (for nouns)

Gender: feminine Plural: Kreditkarten

Conjugation (for verbs)

Not applicable.