noun
die Katze, -n
cat
Ein kleines, flauschiges Haustier mit vier Pfoten, das gern schnurrt und Mäuse fängt.
The German word "Katze" is a noun meaning "cat".
- Katze refers to the animal, a domestic feline.
- It is a simple, non-compound noun, not made of smaller meaningful parts.
Similar words:
- Mieze (informal for cat)
- Stubentiger (colloquial, literally "parlor tiger")
- Kater (male cat)
Differences:
- Mieze and Stubentiger are informal or affectionate terms.
- Kater specifically refers to a male cat.
- Katze is the general, standard term, especially for a female cat or cat in general.
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Examples
Die Katze schläft auf dem Sofa.noun
The cat sleeps on the sofa.
Die Katze springt geschickt auf den Baum.noun
The cat skillfully jumps onto the tree.
Eine Katze schläft auf dem Sofa.noun
A cat is sleeping on the sofa.
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