Katz
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Etymology
From Hebrew כ"ץ (Katz), Abbreviation of כֹּהֵן צֶדֶק (kohén tzédeq).
Pronunciation
Proper noun
Katz
- A surname from Hebrew.
Derived terms
Etymology
From Old High German kazza, from Late Latin catta, feminine of cattus. Cognate with German Katze.
Noun
Katz f
References
- 1992 Karl Heinz Schmidt, Wie dr Schnoobl gewaschen is, P. 27
Pronunciation
Noun
Katz f (genitive Katz, plural Katzen)
- Alternative form of Katze (“cat”)
Usage notes
In formal standard language, this form is used nowadays only in idioms. Colloquially it may be used more freely.
Derived terms
- für die Katz
- alles für die Katz
- Katz und Maus
- Katz-und-Maus-Spiel
Further reading
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