No. 3,442 in German
kater
"Kater" in English means "hangover" (from alcohol) or "male cat."
In a sentence
Ich habe einen Kater, weil ich gestern zu viel gefeiert habe.
I have a hangover because I partied too much yesterday.
In this sentence, 'Kater' is used metaphorically to describe the aftermath of excessive drinking, i.e., a hangover.
Mein Kater schläft gerade auf dem Sofa.
My tomcat is currently sleeping on the sofa.
Here, 'Kater' refers to a male domestic cat, highlighting its literal meaning.
Der Kater in der Fabel war sehr listig.
The tomcat in the fable was very cunning.
The word 'Kater' in this context denotes a male cat and shows its usage in literary or storytelling scenarios.
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