schwarze Katze
The English phrase "black cat" is translated into German as schwarze Katze.
The phrase is used to describe a cat with black fur. If you are referring specifically to a male cat, the German word Kater is used.
Did you know?
- In German, the term Kater refers to a male cat, but it is also a common slang term for a 'hangover' after drinking alcohol. This creates a humorous double meaning if one speaks of a 'black male cat'.
- If you are describing a very dark, almost black cat, a German speaker might use the word rabenschwarz to mean 'raven black'.
- In German, the word Katzenjammer literally translates to 'cat's misery' but is used to describe a severe hangover.
Examples in context
- Ich habe eine schwarze Katze.I have a black cat.This sentence is useful for showing how to say you possess a schwarze Katze.Tatoeba #6942215 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #5858141 by CK
- Tom hatte eine schwarze Katze.Tom had a black cat.This sentence is useful for showing the past tense use of schwarze Katze.Tatoeba #5466766 by RandomUsername, translation #5450193 by CK
- Die schwarze Katze lief schnell.The black cat ran quickly.This sentence is useful for showing the use of the definite article with schwarze Katze.Tatoeba #11940754 by Naina, translation #8249355 by francaisr0wlet
- Komm her, schwarze Mieze!Come here, black kitty!
- Schwarzer Kater, komm her!Black male cat, come here!
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Example conversation
Julian and Laura are looking at a photo in a magazine.
- JulianSiehst du die schwarze Katze dort?Do you see the black cat there?
- LauraJa, die schwarze Katze ist sehr hübsch.Yes, the black cat is very pretty.
- JulianIch mag diese schwarze Katze.I like this black cat.
- LauraIch auch, Julian.Me too, Julian.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
