der Kontakt
Translation
contact, connection, touch
Examples
Ich habe keinen Kontakt mehr zu ihm.
I have no more contact with him.
Bitte nehmen Sie Kontakt mit uns auf.
Please get in contact with us.
Der elektrische Kontakt ist schlecht.
The electrical contact is bad.
Grammar Patterns
to have contact ((with sb.)) We have regular contact with each other.
to make contact ((with sb.)) He made contact with his old friends.
to be/stay in contact ((with sb.)) Let's stay in contact.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Verbindung (connection), Beziehung (relationship), Berührung (touch)
Etymology
From Latin 'contactus', derived from 'con-' (together) + 'tangere' (to touch).
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate with the English word 'contact', making it very easy to remember.