category
die Kategorie, die Kategorien
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category
A class or group of things, people, or ideas that have common features and are grouped under a general term.
In welche Kategorie würdest du diesen Film einordnen? Komödie oder Drama?
Which category would you put this film in? Comedy or drama?
category
In philosophy and logic, a fundamental concept of being, thinking, or statement that cannot be derived any further.
Kant unterscheidet zwölf Kategorien des Verstandes, darunter Kausalität und Substanz.
Kant distinguishes twelve categories of the understanding, including causality and substance.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Kategorien |
| genitive | der Kategorie |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Kategorie | die Kategorien |
| accusative | die Kategorie | die Kategorien |
| dative | der Kategorie | den Kategorien |
| genitive | der Kategorie | der Kategorien |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The most important preposition is 'in'. You classify something 'in eine Kategorie' (into a category, accusative), or something is located 'in einer Kategorie' (in a category, dative).
Die Bücher sind in verschiedene Kategorien sortiert.
The books are sorted into different categories.
In connection with 'Kategorie' (category), the verbs 'einteilen' (to divide/classify), 'einordnen' (to classify), 'zuordnen' (to assign), or 'fallen' (to fall) are often used.
Die Produkte werden nach Preis in drei Kategorien eingeteilt.
The products are divided into three categories by price.
You can recognize the philosophical meaning of 'Kategorie' (category) from the context. It is used almost exclusively in academic, philosophical, or logical texts, often in connection with names like Kant or Aristotle.
In seiner Kritik der reinen Vernunft entwickelt Kant seine Tafel der Kategorien.
In his Critique of Pure Reason, Kant develops his table of categories.
kind / way
“Die Art” can refer to a specific kind or group with shared characteristics. “Die Kategorie” is broader and can also include abstract classes for organizing things, people, or ideas. Use “Art” for a particular kind and “Kategorie” for a systematic classification.
Diese Kategorie von Spielen umfasst Brettspiele, Lernspiele und Quizspiele.
This category of games includes board games, educational games, and quiz games.
Diese Art von Spielen macht Kindern besonders viel Spaß.
This kind of game is especially enjoyable for children.
