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diamond / check
A geometric figure with four sides of equal length in the shape of a square set on its point; a rhombus. Also the corresponding pattern.
Das Muster des Pullovers besteht aus blauen und weißen Karos.
The pattern of the sweater consists of blue and white checks.
diamonds
One of the four suits in a German or French deck of cards, represented by a red diamond symbol.
Ich brauche noch den König in Karo, um das Spiel zu gewinnen.
I still need the king of diamonds to win the game.
The noun 'das Karo' (diamond/check) is the basis for the adjective 'kariert' (checked). A fabric with a pattern of 'Karos' (checks) is described as 'kariert' (checked).
Er trägt am liebsten karierte Hemden.
He prefers wearing checked shirts.
When referring to the pattern, 'Karo' (check) is often connected with textiles. Typical examples are a shirt with checks, a blanket with a check pattern, or a checked tablecloth.
Für das Picknick haben wir eine Decke mit rot-weißen Karos mitgebracht.
For the picnic, we brought a blanket with red and white checks.
You can immediately recognize the meaning 'card suit' when 'Karo' (diamonds) is used together with playing-card names such as 'König' (king), 'Dame' (queen), 'Bube' (jack), or 'Ass' (ace).
Mir fehlt nur noch das Karo-Ass, dann habe ich gewonnen.
I'm only missing the ace of diamonds; then I've won.
When naming a playing card, 'Karo' (diamonds) is often treated like a name and not declined. It then stands directly before or after the card's value.
Er spielte den Karo-Buben aus.
He played the jack of diamonds.
hash sign / rhombus
Karo and Raute can both refer to a four-sided figure with four equal sides. Raute is the general geometric term, while Karo is also used for the corresponding pattern and card suit. Raute is usually the better choice in a geometric description, while Karo is often used for clothing or cards.
Das Hemd mit dem roten Karo liegt neben der Hose im Schrank.
The shirt with the red diamond pattern is lying next to the trousers in the closet.
Der Lehrer zeichnete eine Raute mit vier gleich langen Seiten an die Tafel.
The teacher drew a rhombus with four equal sides on the board.
