die Karten (pl.)
Translation
cards, maps, tickets, menus
Examples
Wir spielen Karten.
We are playing cards.
Ich brauche die Karten für die Reise.
I need the maps for the trip.
Hast du die Karten für das Konzert?
Do you have the tickets for the concert?
Der Kellner bringt die Karten.
The waiter is bringing the menus.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) spielen to play sth. (like cards) Wir spielen Karten.
((et4)) haben to have sth. I have the cards.
Similar Words
der Zettel (slip of paper), der Plan (plan, map)
Etymology
From Latin 'charta' (paper, papyrus). Cognate with English 'card' and 'chart'.
Memory Tips
It sounds just like the English 'card'. Just remember it can also mean map, ticket, or menu, which are all types of 'cards'.