die Schatzkarte
treasure map
A map on which the location of hidden treasure is marked or described.
EXAMPLE
Die Piraten fanden eine alte Schatzkarte in einer verschlossenen Truhe.
The pirates found an old treasure map in a locked chest.
die Schatzkarte
treasure map
die Schatzkarte, die Schatzkarten
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Schatzkarte, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Schatzkarten |
| genitive | der Schatzkarte |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Schatzkarte | die Schatzkarten |
| accusative | die Schatzkarte | die Schatzkarten |
| dative | der Schatzkarte | den Schatzkarten |
| genitive | der Schatzkarte | der Schatzkarten |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound word
'Schatzkarte' (treasure map) is made up of 'Schatz' (treasure) and 'Karte' (map). It therefore means a map that leads to treasure or shows its location.
EXAMPLE
Die Schatzkarte war an den Rändern eingerissen.
The treasure map was torn around the edges.
Typical collocations
'Schatzkarte' (treasure map) is often used with verbs such as 'finden' (to find), 'lesen' (to read), 'öffnen' (to open), and 'folgen' (to follow): you find a treasure map, read it, or follow its clues.
EXAMPLE
Die Abenteurer folgten der Schatzkarte bis zu einer kleinen Insel.
The adventurers followed the treasure map to a small island.
Map clues
A common phrase is 'auf der Schatzkarte' (on the treasure map). A cross, a path, or other clues may be marked on it.
EXAMPLE
Auf der Schatzkarte war ein rotes Kreuz neben dem Wasserfall eingezeichnet.
A red cross was marked on the treasure map next to the waterfall.
In real life
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