Pik
/piːk/
In German, the card suit spades is called Pik.
In German, the suit of spades is referred to as Pik rather than the English 'Spades'.
Meaning: card game (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
The informal use of pik is common in the Rhineland or northern Germany.
How does it change in a sentence?
Pik is a masculine noun. When used as a direct object, the word takes the accusative masculine article den.
How do you pronounce it?
/piːk/
Did you know?
- The German word Pik is an old linguistic relative of the English word 'pique', as seen in the expression 'to be piqued' or to be irritated.
Examples in context
- Ich habe den Pikkönig.I have the King of Spades.This sentence shows how to use Pik when identifying a specific card like a king.Tatoeba #10291322 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #10288187 by ddnktr
- Diese Karten sind die Pik vier und die Herz sechs.These cards are the four of spades and the six of hearts.This sentence demonstrates how to name two different cards from different suits using Pik.Tatoeba #5561183 by Esperantostern, translation #3654074 by VCatmur
- Ich habe das Pikass.I have the ace of spades.This sentence shows how to use Pik when referring to the ace of a suit.Tatoeba #2528893 by raggione, translation #2528229 by CM
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Example conversation
Felix and Laura are playing a card game.
- FelixWelche Farbe ist Trumpf?Which suit is trump?
- LauraIn diesem Spiel ist Pik Trumpf.In this game, spades is trump.
- FelixDann gewinne ich mit meinem Pik zehn.Then I win with my ten of spades.
- LauraNein, ich habe den Pik Dame!No, I have the queen of spades!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Pik, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Pik, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
