Geschenkkarten
The English phrase "gift cards" is translated into German as Geschenkkarten.
Geschenkkarten refers to prepaid cards given as presents that can be used to buy goods or services from a specific store.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound of Geschenk (gift) and Karten (cards).
Which one should you use?
While Geschenkkarten specifically refers to physical or digital cards, the word Gutscheine is often used more broadly to mean vouchers or coupons for the same purpose.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form is Geschenkkarten. The singular form is Geschenkkarte. Because the singular noun Geschenkkarte is feminine, it takes the article eine in the nominative case, such as in the phrase eine Geschenkkarte (a gift card).
Did you know?
- In Germany, it is a common custom to create homemade Gutscheine for favors, such as 'one hour of gardening' or 'a home-cooked dinner', which are treated as formal gifts.
- While Geschenkkarten is the modern term, the older concept of a Gutschein literally means a 'promise note' because it was historically a written pledge to provide goods or services later.
- The prefix Ge- in Geschenk is a collective prefix that turns the verb 'to give' into a noun representing the total result of that action.
Examples in context
- Entschuldigen Sie, könnten Sie mir bitte Informationen über Ihre Geschenkkarten geben?Excuse me, could you please provide me with information about your gift cards?
- Weißt du, wo man gute Gutscheine kaufen kann?Do you know where one can buy good gift cards?
- Wir haben viele Geschenkkarten im Angebot.We have many gift cards on sale.
- Kaufst du für mich bitte Geschenkkarten?Will you please buy gift cards for me?
- Ich brauche Geschenkkarten für meine Geschwister.I need gift cards for my siblings.
Example conversation
Lukas and Hannah are discussing birthday presents in a shopping mall.
- LukasWas schenken wir ihr zum Geburtstag?What are we giving her for her birthday?
- HannahVielleicht Geschenkkarten von diesem Buchladen?Maybe gift cards from this bookstore?
- LukasDas ist eine gute Idee.That is a good idea.
- HannahIch hole sie schnell dort drüben.I will grab them quickly over there.
