English–German

“map” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈlantˌkaɐ̯tə/

Example

Ich habe die Landkarte im Rucksack.

I've got the map in my backpack.

Illustration for Landkarte (map)

How to say “map” in German

“Map” in German is Landkarte.

A folded sheet that lays a whole area out at a glance, linking places, borders, and routes by their positions.

Full entry for Landkarte: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Landkarte

Ohne Landkarte wären wir schnell orientierungslos gewesen.

Without a map, we would quickly have lost our sense of direction.

Tips for using Landkarte

  • Landkarte is feminine, with the forms die Landkarte, der Landkarte, and die Landkarten in the plural.

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