Category: Nature & EnvironmentPart of speech: nounDifficulty: Common
Kat
/Kat/Roman
English meaning: Cat
Definition
A small pet animal that meows.
Example
“Katten sover i sofaen.”
In English: “The cat is sleeping on the sofa.”
Another example: “Katten ligger og sover i vindueskarmen.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A common-gender noun meaning 'cat', a common pet. Plural 'katte'. Note the doubled 't' in inflected forms.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
The term 'kat' comes from the Old Norse 'kǫttr', which is related to the Proto-Germanic '*kattō'. Cats have been domesticated for centuries, influencing this term's longevity in language.
Common Collocations
- en lille kat
- en sort kat
- fodre katten
- katten spinder
- en vild kat
Word Forms
en kat, katten, katte, kattene
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