der Kater

Plural: die Kater
Noun
  1. a hangover
  2. the male cat
1.

a hangover

Opposite: Rausch
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Examples
  • Ich habe einen Kater.
  • I have a hangover/male cat.
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2.

the male cat

Opposite: Katze
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  • Unser Kater mag es nicht, wenn es regnet.
  • Our male cat doesn't like it when it rains.

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The meaning of “Kater”

Kater is the German word for a male cat. But it also means hangover. In this article we’ll find out why and how to use it. Also: sore muscles :)

Vocab: der Kater, der Muskelkater, die Katze, verkatert

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How many meanings does the German word 'Kater' have?

Kater has 2 distinct meanings: 1. a hangover, 2. the male cat.

What is the gender of 'Kater'?

der

What is the plural of 'Kater'?

die Kater

What is 'Kater' related to?

This is a standalone entry with no parent word listed.

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The meaning of “Kater”
Kater is the German word for a male cat. But it also means hangover. In this article we’ll find out why and how to use it. Also: sore muscles :)
Vocab: der Kater, der Muskelkater, die Katze, verkatert
Read article