This is the 2318th most frequent German word.
karte
"Map," "card," or "menu," depending on context.
Here, 'Karte' refers to a geographical map for reference purposes.
Ich habe eine Karte von Europa gekauft.
I bought a map of Europe.
The word 'Karten,' plural of 'Karte,' represents playing cards used in various games.
Er spielt gerne Karten mit seinen Freunden.
He enjoys playing cards with his friends.
In this instance, 'Karte' indicates a ticket granting entry to an event or location.