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.a person or organization known and available for communication or cooperation(personal/professional relationships)

a.acquaintance or useful personal connection

Sie hat viele Kontakte in der Wirtschaft.She has many contacts in business.

b.professional business connection

Gute Kontakte können bei der Jobsuche helfen.Good contacts can help when searching for a job.

2.touch or act of coming into contact(physical touch)

a.the state of touching or meeting

Der Draht darf keinen Kontakt mit Wasser haben.The wire must not come into contact with water.

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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