Ticket
neuter
The German word for ticket (admission to entertainment) is Ticket. Wiktionary also lists Karte and Eintrittskarte.
Meaning: admission to entertainment (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Ticket | neuter | |
| Karte | /ˈkartə/ | feminine |
| Eintrittskarte | feminine | |
| Schein | /ʃaɪ̯n/ | masculine |
Which one should you use?
While Ticket is a common anglicism used for various purposes, Karte is a very common synonym often used for concert or theater tickets. For more precision, Eintrittskarte refers specifically to a ticket that grants entry to a venue or event. In more formal or administrative contexts, Schein is used to refer to a physical slip or voucher rather than a modern printed ticket. Note that Fahrkarte is specifically used for transportation tickets like train or bus tickets.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural of the anglicism Ticket is Tickets. The plural of Karte is Karten.
Did you know?
- In German, the word for a ticket is often shared with the word for a map, as both are Karte. Context is used to distinguish if you are holding an admission pass or a geographical guide.
- The word Schein shares a root with the English word 'shine'. Originally it referred to brightness or a ray of light before it became a term for a physical slip of paper.
- The word Schein can also mean 'appearance' or 'illusion' in German. This double meaning creates a linguistic link between a formal voucher and something that is not what it seems.
Examples in context
- Hast du ein Ticket?Do you have a ticket?This sentence is useful for asking if someone possesses a Ticket.Tatoeba #1372211 by al_ex_an_der, translation #1256377 by CK
- Wo ist mein Ticket?Where is my ticket?This sentence is useful for asking for the location of a Ticket.Tatoeba #8333048 by Luiaard, translation #6716552 by Eccles17
- Sie hat kein Ticket.She does not have a ticket.This sentence is useful for stating that someone does not possess a Ticket.Tatoeba #5547429 by BlundaInte, translation #1795968 by ifethereal
- Ich möchte eine Eintrittskarte für das Konzert kaufenI would like to buy a ticket for the concert
- Ich brauche eine Fahrkarte nach MünchenI need a train ticket to Munich
- Haben Sie Karten für den Film?Do you have tickets for the movie?
- Hast du ein Ticket für die Party?Do you have a ticket for the party?
- Bitte geben Sie mir eine EintrittskartePlease give me a ticket
- Danke für die FahrkarteThank you for the ticket
- Wie viel kostet eine Eintrittskarte?How much does a ticket cost?
- Sind Fahrkarten im Preis inbegriffen?Are tickets included in the price?
- Ich habe mein Ticket verlorenI have lost my ticket
- Kann ich mein Ticket umtauschen?Can I change my ticket?
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Example conversation
Felix and Hannah are standing in line at a concert venue.
- FelixIch habe das Ticket schon gekauft.I have already bought the ticket.
- HannahSuper, zeig es mir bitte.Great, please show it to me.
- FelixHier ist mein Ticket.Here is my ticket.
- HannahDanke, Felix, jetzt können wir reingehen.Thanks, Felix, now we can go in.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ticket” translations and entries Ticket, Karte, Eintrittskarte, Schein, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Eintrittskarte, Karte, Schein, Ticket, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
