How to Say "Kitty" in Dutch - How To Say Guide

poesje

The English phrase "kitty" is translated into Dutch as poesje.

poesje is a pet name used for a cat of any age.

Meaning: pet name for a cat of any age (noun)

What does it mean word for word?

The word is formed by the noun poes (cat) and the diminutive suffix -je (little).

The term poesje is an informal, affectionate way to refer to a cat.

The plural of poesje is poesjes.

While poesje is an affectionate term for a cat, the base word poes can also be used as an old-fashioned, somewhat derogatory slang term for a woman.
Dutch uses the diminutive -je suffix far more frequently than English uses 'little' or 'tiny'. It can be added to almost any noun to express affection or smallness, turning poes into poesje.
In the Dutch language, the diminutive suffix -je doesn't just mean 'little', it can also imply that an object is cute or endearing.

Dat is een lief poesje
That is a sweet kitty
Wat een schattig katertje
What an adorable little tomcat
Kijk naar dat mooie katje!
Look at that beautiful little cat!
Heb je dat schattige poesje gezien?
Have you seen that cute little kitty?
Die kat heeft zulke schattige oogjes
That cat has such cute little eyes
Wat een lieve, kleine snuit heeft dat poesje
What a sweet little face that kitty has
Kijk naar dat kleine poesje.
Look at that little kitty.
Het poesje slaapt op de bank.
The kitty is sleeping on the couch.
Wil je dit poesje aaien?
Do you want to pet this kitty?

Lisa and Noah are looking at a cat in the garden.

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