German word

Ticket

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtɪkət/

Meaning

  • neuter nounticket

Example

Ich habe zwei Tickets für das Konzert gekauft.

I bought two tickets for the concert.

Illustration for Ticket (ticket)

More examples

Sie zeigte ihr Ticket auf dem Smartphone.

She showed her ticket on her smartphone.

Core concept

A paper or digital pass that unlocks entry or a journey.

Common phrases

  • Ticket online kaufen

    buy a ticket online

  • Ticket umbuchen

    rebook a ticket

  • Ticket auf dem Smartphone zeigen

    show a ticket on a smartphone

Similar words

Eintrittskarte: A paper or digital pass that allows entry to an event or venue.
Fahrkarte: A pass needed to travel by train, bus, or other public transport.

Definition in German

Ein Beleg in Papier- oder digitaler Form, der bestätigt, dass jemand Zugang zu einer Veranstaltung hat oder eine Fahrt benutzen darf.

Word origin

German Ticket comes from English ticket and has retained the English word's event and travel uses.

Usage tips

  • For public transport, Fahrkarte and Fahrschein are also standard terms, while Ticket is common in everyday and digital use.

Opposites

  • Einlassverbotadmission bannoun

Related words

  • Online-Ticketonline ticketnoun
  • Ticketbörseticket marketplacenoun

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