Katze
cat
A feminine noun (die Katze). Plural: Katzen. Germany has more cats than dogs as pets. 'Katzenjammer' (cat's wail) means hangover or misery.
| Article | Plural | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| die Katze | die Katzen | /ˈkatsə/ |
Example Sentences
Die Katze schläft auf dem Sofa.
The cat is sleeping on the sofa.
Unsere Katze heißt Mimi.
Our cat is called Mimi.
Die Katzen spielen im Garten.
The cats are playing in the garden.
Compound Words
Katzenaugen (die, Pl.) — cat eyes (reflectors)
Katzenfutter (das) — cat food
Common Mistakes
Wrong article: 'der Katze' (nominative)
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