German word

Postkarte

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈpɔstˌkaʁtə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounpostcard

Example

Ich habe gestern eine Postkarte von meiner Freundin bekommen.

I got a postcard from my friend yesterday.

Illustration for Postkarte (postcard)

More examples

Ich schicke dir eine Postkarte aus dem Urlaub.

I'm sending you a postcard from my vacation.

Core concept

A small card that combines a visible scene or design with space for a short personal message.

Common phrases

  • eine Postkarte schreiben

    write a postcard

  • eine Postkarte aus dem Urlaub schicken

    send a postcard from vacation

  • eine Postkarte adressieren

    address a postcard

Similar words

Brief: A letter sent in an envelope, typically containing formal or detailed written content.
Ansichtskarte: A picture postcard showing a tourist attraction or scenic image, often kept as a souvenir.

Definition in German

Eine Postsendung in Kartenform, meist ohne Umschlag, zum Versenden kurzer Mitteilungen.

Word origin

The compound joins Post with Karte; Karte ultimately comes from Latin charta, meaning paper or document.

Usage tips

  • Ansichtskarte specifically means a picture postcard, while Postkarte is the broader term for a postcard.

Related words

  • Postkartensammlungpostcard collectionnoun
  • postkartengroßpostcard-sizedadjective

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