Katze
English meaning: Cat
Definition
A small domesticated animal kept as a pet.
Example
“Die Katze schläft auf dem Sofa.”
In English: “The cat is sleeping on the sofa.”
Another example: “Unsere Katze schläft den ganzen Tag auf dem Sofa.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Neutral, everyday word for a cat, common in pet and household contexts. Feminine (die Katze), regular plural Katzen. Appears in idioms like 'die Katze im Sack kaufen'.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
'Katze' originates from the Old High German 'chazza' and is related to the Latin 'cattus' and Greek 'katta.' The word has evolved alongside the domestication of cats in various regions.
Common Collocations
- die Katze füttern
- eine schwarze Katze
- die Katze schnurrt
- Hund und Katze
Word Forms
die Katze, der Katze, pl. die Katzen
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Literary Heritage
“Über allen Gipfeln ist Ruh, in allen Wipfeln spürest du kaum einen Hauch”
“Over all the summits is peace; in all the treetops you feel barely a breath of wind.”
“Alle Menschen werden Brüder, wo dein sanfter Flügel weilt.”
“All men become brothers where your gentle wing rests — where joy dwells, humanity is united.”
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