cat

kæt
cattedcatting
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cat: small domesticated feline animal kept as a pet
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Translation of cat into German,

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Noun

1.

domestic animal

small domesticated feline animal kept as a pet
  • The cat purred softly as it sat on the lap..Die Katze schnurrte leise, als sie auf dem Schoß saß
2.

wildlife

wild animal of the feline family, such as a lion or tiger
  • A cat prowled silently through the jungle underbrush..Eine Raubkatze schlich lautlos durch das Dickicht des Dschungels.

Verb

1.

technology

tr.TECH.US
display file contents using a command-line tool
tr.TECH.US
den Befehl cat verwenden catten cat-Befehl ausführen
  • He catted the files to check their contents.Er verwendete den Befehl cat auf die Dateien, um ihren Inhalt zu überprüfen.
2.

behavior

intr.DatedUK
gossip in a spiteful way
intr.DatedUK
  • She was caught catting about her friends.Sie wurde dabei erwischt, wie sie über ihre Freunde lästerte.

Abbreviation

1.

abr: category

TECH.
group or class of similar things or people
TECH.
  • Please select the right cat for your item.Bitte wähle die richtige Kategorie für deinen Artikel aus.
2.

abr: catalytic converter

TECH.US
device that reduces pollution from car exhaust
TECH.US
Kat
  • The car needs a new cat to pass inspection.Das Auto braucht einen neuen Kat, um die Prüfung zu bestehen.
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Expressions with cat: examples in English and translations in German

Straßenkatze
Streunerkatze
The alley cat scavenged for food in the dumpster.
Fadenspiel
We played cat's cradle during recess.
Schnurrhaar
The cat brushed against her, tickling her with its cat's whiskers..
reicher Gönner
Geldgeber
The fat cat donated millions to the senator's campaign.
selbstzufriedene Person
Siegerpose
He walked in like the cat that got the canary after winning the game.
grinsen wie ein Honigkuchenpferd
breit grinsen
He grinned like the Cheshire cat when he heard the news.

Images of cat

  • cat: small domesticated feline animal kept as a pet
    (domestic animal) Katze
  • cat: wild animal of the feline family, such as a lion or tiger
    (wildlife) Raubkatze
  • cat: device for raising an anchor or lifting heavy weights on a ship
    (nautical device) Ankerwinde

Synonyms and analogies of cat in English

Examples of cat in a sentence

  • She adopted a cat from the animal shelter.
  • The cat's roar echoed through the savannah.
  • A cat stalked its prey in the moonlight.
  • The cat command is useful for displaying text files.
  • You can concatenate files using the cat command.
  • The sailors operated the cat to lift the cargo.
CAT
kæt
Acronym
1.

acr: Computerized Axial Tomography

TECH.
medical scan using computers to make body images
TECH.
CT
  • The doctor ordered a CAT to check for injuries.Der Arzt hat eine CT angeordnet, um nach Verletzungen zu suchen.
2.

acr: computed axial tomography

TECH.
scan to see inside the body
TECH.
CT
  • She had a CAT to check her head.Sie hatte einen CT-Scan, um ihren Kopf zu überprüfen.
Abbreviation

abr: Caterpillar Inc.

TECH.US
company that makes heavy machinery and engines
TECH.US
CAT
  • CAT released a new bulldozer model.CAT hat ein neues Bulldozermodell herausgebracht.

Expressions with CAT: examples in English and translations in German

CT
Computertomografie
The doctor ordered a CAT scan for my head injury.
CT-Scanner
The doctor reviewed the images from the CAT scanner to diagnose the patient's condition.
CAT-Tool
Many translators use a CAT tool for large projects.

Translations of "cat" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieKatzenf.

The cat began to panic when it heard loud thunder outside.

Die Katze bekam Angst, als sie lauten Donner draußen hörte.

CATn.

I'd need an eeg or a cat scan To be more thorough.

Ich müsste ein EEG oder CAT Scan machen um mehr sagen zu können.

derKaternm.

A neutered male cat is often quieter and more affectionate towards his owners.

Ein kastrierter Kater ist oft ruhiger und anhänglicher gegenüber seinen Besitzern.

derKatnm.

The cat lifts easily, is super safe and stable.

Der Kat kommt easy raus, ist super safe und stabil.

dieHauskatzenf.

Her domesticated cat enjoys lounging in sunny spots throughout the house.

Ihre Hauskatze genießt es, sich an sonnigen Plätzen im Haus zu räkeln.

dieRaubkatzenf.

When that happens, I come out fighting like a wild cat.

Und wenn das geschieht, kämpfe ich wie eine Raubkatze.

derTypnm.

He's just some white cat that I met up in the club...

Das war einfach nur so 'n Typ aus dem Club...

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Other translations for cat:

  • Kätzchennn.
  • Cat-Motornm.
  • Großkatzenf.
  • Säbelzahnkatzen.
  • Kleinkatzenf.
  • Grosskatzen.
  • Katzenartigenn.

cat: Examples and translations in context

He was careful not to scare the cat by approaching slowly.

Er näherte sich vorsichtig, um die Katze nicht zu verscheuchen.

The cat slept by the fire, content in its warm spot.

Die Katze döste zufrieden an ihrem warmen Platz am Kamin.

I bid my cat to come indoors before it got dark.

Ich rief meine Katze herein, bevor es dunkel wurde.

The cat slept peacefully behind the sofa, out of sight.

Die Katze schlief friedlich hinter dem Sofa, außer Sichtweite.

The cat seemed to bounce from one piece of furniture to another.

Die Katze schien von einem Möbelstück zum anderen zu springen.

The cat will drop down from the fence if it senses danger.

Die Katze wird vom Zaun springen, wenn sie Gefahr wittert.

The cat has eight lives left according to old myths.

Die Katze hat laut alter Mythen noch acht Leben übrig.

Their rescue cat quickly became the apple of their eye at home.

Ihre gerettete Katze wurde zu Hause schnell zum Augapfel ihres Auges.

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