Kontakt/kɔnˈtakt/contact; connection; touch
Kontakt is a German noun that means contact, connection, or touch. It is pronounced /kɔnˈtakt/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Kontakte".
Definitions
1.the state of being in communication with someone(communication)
a.personal, social, or professional connection
Ich habe regelmäßig Kontakt mit meinen Kollegen.—I have regular contact with my colleagues.
2.a touching or meeting of surfaces or objects(physical)
a.the act of physically touching
Der Stromschlag entstand durch Kontakt mit dem Draht.—The electric shock occurred through contact with the wire.
3.connection point for electrical devices(technology/electricity)
a.an electrical contact
Der Stecker hat keinen Kontakt zur Steckdose.—The plug has no contact with the socket.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Kontakt | die Kontakte |
| Genitive | des Kontakts | der Kontakte |
| Dative | dem Kontakt | den Kontakten |
| Accusative | den Kontakt | die Kontakte |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Kontakt" mean in English?
- "Kontakt" means contact, connection, or touch. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Kontakt"?
- "Kontakt" is pronounced /kɔnˈtakt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Kontakt" der, die, or das?
- "Kontakt" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Kontakt"?
- The plural of "Kontakt" is "Kontakte".
- What part of speech is "Kontakt"?
- "Kontakt" is a noun in German.
