This is the 8847th most frequent Dutch word.
katachtige
A feline or cat-like creature.
Here, 'katachtige' is used as a noun that categorizes the lion as part of the feline family.
De leeuw is een indrukwekkende katachtige die leeft in Afrika.
The lion is an impressive feline that lives in Africa.
In this sentence, 'katachtige' functions as an adjective to describe movements similar to those of felines, emphasizing characteristics of stealth and grace.
Deze katachtige bewegingen maken hem een uitstekende jager.
These feline-like movements make him an excellent hunter.
The term 'katachtige' here refers to animals belonging to the prehistoric feline group, used as a plural noun.