noun
das Kätzchen, –
kitten
The German word "Kätzchen" is a diminutive noun meaning "kitten" or "little cat". It is formed from the noun "Katze" (cat) plus the diminutive suffix "-chen", which indicates smallness or affection.
Word components:
- Katze = cat
- -chen = diminutive suffix meaning "little" or "cute"
Similar words:
- Kätzchen (kitten)
- Kätzchen vs. Katze (adult cat)
- Kätzchen vs. Kätzlein (another diminutive, less common)
Difference:
- Katze refers to a cat generally or an adult cat.
- Kätzchen specifically refers to a young, small cat (kitten), often with an affectionate nuance.
- The diminutive suffix -chen softens and specifies small size or endearment, unlike the basic noun Katze.
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Examples
Das Kätzchen spielt mit dem Ball.noun
The kitten is playing with the ball.
Das Kätzchen schläft auf dem Sofa.noun
The kitten is sleeping on the sofa.
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