der Kater, –
tomcat · male cat
Männliche Katze.
The German word "Kater" has two primary meanings, depending on the context.
- Animal Context: It refers to a male cat. The word is derived from the Old High German "chadre", meaning "male cat".
- Hangover Context: Informally, "Kater" also means "hangover," referring to the aftereffects of excessive alcohol consumption.
Similar meanings for "male cat" include "Katerchen" (kitten, male) or "Stubentiger" (a colloquial term for a house cat). For "hangover," synonyms include "Rausch" (intoxication) and "Katerstimmung" (hangover mood).
The main difference between the two meanings is their context: "Kater" relates to animals or to alcohol-induced effects, and one is entirely unrelated to the other.
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Examples
Mein Kater frisst gerne Fisch.noun
My tomcat loves to eat fish.
Unser Kater schläft oft.noun
Our tomcat often sleeps.
Der Kater schläft auf dem Sofa.noun
The tomcat is sleeping on the sofa.
Der Kater jagt eine Maus.noun
The tomcat is hunting a mouse.
Heute spielt der Kater draußen.noun
Today the tomcat is playing outside.
Haben Sie zwei Kater zu Hause?noun
Do you have two male cats at home?
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