NOUN

Katze/ˈkat͡sə/cat; feline

Katze is a German noun that means cat or feline. It is pronounced /ˈkat͡sə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Katzen".

Definitions

1.a small domesticated mammal with soft fur, kept as a pet or for catching mice(animal)

a.female domestic cat

Meine Katze schläft den ganzen Tag auf dem Sofa.My cat sleeps on the sofa all day.

b.cat in general (regardless of sex)

Die Katze jagt eine Maus im Garten.The cat is chasing a mouse in the garden.

2.hangover (from alcohol)(colloquial, humorous)

a.slang for hangover after drinking

Nach der Party hatte er eine schlimme Katze.After the party, he had a terrible hangover.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Katzedie Katzen
Genitiveder Katzeder Katzen
Dativeder Katzeden Katzen
Accusativedie Katzedie Katzen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Katze" mean in English?
"Katze" means cat or feline. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Katze"?
"Katze" is pronounced /ˈkat͡sə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Katze" der, die, or das?
"Katze" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Katze"?
The plural of "Katze" is "Katzen".
What part of speech is "Katze"?
"Katze" is a noun in German.

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