card
word
/ˈkɑɹd/
kar
/kˈɑːd/
kahd
Definition
A 'card' is a small piece of stiff paper or plastic with information on it, such as a bank card, ID, or birthday card. It can also mean a single playing card from a deck.
Usage & Nuances
'Card' is widely used for plastic payment cards (bank card, credit card), ID cards, greeting cards, and 'playing cards.' Context will show which meaning is intended. Common phrases include 'credit card,' 'ID card,' 'birthday card,' and 'deck of cards.'
Spanish: tarjeta - carta (de baraja) - fichaPortuguese (BR): cartão - carta (de baralho)Portuguese (PT): cartão - carta (de baralho)Chinese (Simplified): 卡片 - 牌 (扑克牌等)Chinese (Traditional): 卡片 - 牌 (撲克牌等)Hindi: कार्ड - ताश का पत्ताArabic: بطاقة - ورقة لعبBengali: কার্ডRussian: картаJapanese: カードVietnamese: thẻ - thiệpKorean: 카드Turkish: kartUrdu: کارڈIndonesian: kartu
Example Sentences
I gave her a birthday card.
basic
Please show your ID card at the door.
basic
He picked a card from the deck.
basic
She collects old baseball cards from the 1960s.
natural
Don't forget to take your card out of the ATM.
natural
Can I pay with my card or do you only take cash?
natural