German

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Etymology

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From Katze +‎ -in. Compare Middle Dutch cattinne (whence modern Dutch kattin).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈkɛtsɪn/
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Noun

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Kätzin f (genitive Kätzin, plural Kätzinnen, masculine Kater)

  1. (technical or poetic) female house cat
    Synonyms: Katzenweibchen, Katze, weibliche Katze
    Antonyms: Kater, Katzenmännchen, männliche Katze

Usage notes

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See Katze.

Declension

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Note 3