Answer by haxor789 for Unexpected use of 'Kater' instead of 'Katze'
Katzen is the generic term for this kind of animal so you can use it for male, female or unknown sexes of that animal. Something of the opposite is true with dogs where "(der) Hund" is the default for...
View ArticleAnswer by PushTheButton for Unexpected use of 'Kater' instead of 'Katze'
I agree with most of the answers given. But I would like to add something.The whole gender issue is a big thing in Germany right now. This refers especially to humans. Calling a "Ärztin" "Arzt" could...
View ArticleAnswer by Tom for Unexpected use of 'Kater' instead of 'Katze'
"Katze" is the generic term (a case of the generisches Femininum in German), like when you are refering to cats in general ("Es gibt viele Katzen in dieser Stadt") or to a non-specific cat ("Da läuft...
View ArticleAnswer by user53062 for Unexpected use of 'Kater' instead of 'Katze'
If there is any kind of personal relation to a cat, like when it is your pet or you are acquainted enough to know the name by which it is called and doesn't come, you'd usually refer to it...
View ArticleAnswer by Zac67 for Unexpected use of 'Kater' instead of 'Katze'
you'd normally use Katze instead of Kater in normal conversation, even for a male cat. The only time you'd use Kater is a) if you're a veterinarian or breeder who has a professional interest in the sex...
View ArticleUnexpected use of 'Kater' instead of 'Katze'
According to the answers given here, you'd normally use Katze instead of Kater in normal conversation, even for a male cat. The only time you'd use Kater is a) if you're a veterinarian or breeder who...
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