English–German

“cat” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkatsə/

Example

Die Katze trinkt Milch.

The cat is drinking milk.

Illustration for Katze (cat)

How to say “cat” in German

“Cat” in German is Katze.

A soft-furred domesticated feline moving quietly through a household and hunting small prey.

Full entry for Katze: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Katze

Am Abend schnurrt die Katze auf dem Schoß.

In the evening, the cat purrs while on a lap.

Tips for using Katze

  • Katze is grammatically feminine, so the usual article is die; a male cat is specifically called a Kater.

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