NOUN

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

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Kontaktdie Kontakte
Genitivedes Kontaktsder Kontakte
Dativedem Kontaktden Kontakten
Accusativeden Kontaktdie 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.

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