Swedish · Travel & Places
Karta
Map
Beginnernoun · common
Definition
A drawing showing streets, cities, or countries.
Example
Jag tittar på kartan i mobilen.
I look at the map on my phone.
Etymology
'Karta' derives from the Latin 'charta', meaning paper or map. The usage in Swedish started in the late Middle Ages as navigation became crucial for trade.
How & Where It’s Used
'Karta' is used in both formal and informal settings, commonly found in written texts related to travel and navigation.