Katz

See also: Kàtz and katz

English

Etymology

From Hebrew כ"ץ‎ (Katz), Abbreviation of כֹּהֵן צֶדֶק‎ (kohén tzédeq).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kæts/
  • Homophone: cats

Proper noun

Katz

  1. A surname​.

Derived terms

German

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [kat͡s]
  • Hyphenation: Katz
  • Rhymes: -ats
  • Homophone: Kats

Noun

Katz f (genitive Katz, plural Katzen)

  1. Alternative form of Katze (“cat”)

Usage notes

In formal standard language, this form is used only in idioms. Colloquially it may be used more freely.

Derived terms

Further reading

  • Katz in Duden online

Luxembourgish

Etymology

From early German Kotz. Cognate with German Kotze.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kɑts/
    Rhymes: -ɑts

Noun

Katz m, f (uncountable)

  1. (informal) vomit, puke

Pennsylvania German

Etymology

Compare German Katze.

Noun

Katz f (plural Katze)

  1. cat
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