Curious about how to say 'cat' in German? Look no further! The German word for 'cat' is **'Katze'** (pronounced roughly as 'Kat-tsuh'). Easy, right?
But wait, there's more! Did you know the masculine version, referring to a male cat, is **'Kater'**? This word also has a less-furry meaning – 'hangover'! So, be careful how you use it! A female cat is simply a 'Katze'.
Beyond the basics, you might hear some affectionate terms like 'Kätzchen' (little cat, kitten) which is the diminutive form. German speakers also often use onomatopoeic words like 'Miau' for 'meow', just like in English!
So next time you encounter a feline friend in Germany, you'll be ready to greet them with a confident 'Hallo Katze!' Now you’re purr-fectly equipped with some German cat vocabulary!
