kastriert
castrated
Unable to reproduce because the testicles or ovaries have been removed or rendered nonfunctional.
EXAMPLE
Unser Kater ist kastriert und kann keine Jungen mehr zeugen.
Our male cat is castrated and can no longer father kittens.
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Meanings
kastriert
castrated
Derogatory: describing something that has been deprived of essential parts, possibilities, or its original power.
EXAMPLE
Im Fernsehen lief nur eine kastrierte Fassung des Films, aus der alle kritischen Szenen entfernt worden waren.
The only thing shown on television was a castrated version of the film, with all the critical scenes removed.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry kastriert, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | kastriert |
|---|
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Typical collocations
In its biological meaning, „kastriert“ (castrated) is especially common when talking about pets and farm animals. Typical collocations include „ein kastrierter Kater“ (a castrated male cat), „ein kastrierter Hund“ (a castrated dog), and „ein kastriertes Tier“ (a castrated animal).
EXAMPLE
Unser kastrierter Hund ist trotzdem sehr aktiv.
Our castrated dog is still very active.
Im Tierheim warten mehrere kastrierte Katzen auf ein neues Zuhause.
Several castrated cats are waiting for a new home at the animal shelter.
Describing a state
„Kastriert“ (castrated) usually describes an existing state and therefore often appears with „sein“ (to be) or directly before the noun. The process is usually expressed with the verb „kastrieren“ (to castrate) in the passive: „Der Kater wird kastriert.“ (The male cat is being castrated.)
EXAMPLE
Der Kater ist seit zwei Jahren kastriert.
The male cat has been castrated for two years.
Kastrierte Kater sind oft ruhiger.
Castrated male cats are often calmer.
Derogatory style
The figurative meaning is clearly derogatory and is often applied to versions, texts, programs, or ideas. It signals that something has lost its impact or essential content after being heavily restricted.
EXAMPLE
Die kastrierte Fassung des Romans enthält viele wichtige Kürzungen.
The castrated version of the novel contains many important cuts.
Kritiker bezeichneten das neue Programm als kastrierte Version der ursprünglichen Idee.
Critics called the new program a castrated version of the original idea.
Context clue
When the context concerns an animal or person, it points to the literal meaning; with words such as „Fassung“ (version), „Version“ (version), or „Idee“ (idea), the figurative, derogatory meaning is usually intended.
EXAMPLE
Der kastrierte Kater lebt seit einer Woche bei seiner neuen Familie.
The castrated male cat has been living with its new family for a week.
Die kastrierte Version des Spiels bietet deutlich weniger Möglichkeiten.
The castrated version of the game offers significantly fewer possibilities.
In real life
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