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mutt
A derogatory, colloquial term for a dog, especially for a mixed-breed dog or a dog perceived as annoying.
Nimm gefälligst deinen Köter an die Leine, er bellt die ganze Zeit!
Put your mutt on a leash, will you? He's barking the whole time!
'Köter' (mutt) is a strongly derogatory and colloquial word for a dog. It is used to express annoyance or contempt and should definitely be avoided in polite conversations.
Der Nachbar hat sich über den bellenden Köter von nebenan beschwert.
The neighbor complained about the barking mutt next door.
The word is often used in situations of annoyance. It is frequently used with a possessive pronoun to identify the owner of the dog perceived as bothersome.
Kannst du bitte deinen Köter zurückrufen?
Can you please call your mutt back?
The word derives from 'Kötter', a small farmer who lived in a simple cottage ('Kate'). A 'Köter' was originally the simple, non-purebred dog of such a farmer, which explains today's derogatory meaning.
Früher nannte man die Hunde der armen Leute oft Köter.
In the past, people often called the dogs of poor people mutts.
dog
'Hund' and 'Köter' can mean the same animal, but they sound very different. 'Hund' is neutral and normal in almost all situations. 'Köter' is colloquial and derogatory. It is more likely to be used when someone is annoyed by a dog or does not like it. It can quickly sound rude or insulting, especially toward the owner. That is why 'Hund' is the safe choice. 'Köter' does not simply describe the animal species; it also shows a negative attitude.
Der Mann schimpfte über den Köter, weil er die ganze Nacht gebellt hatte.
The man complained about the mutt because it had barked all night.
Der Hund meiner Nachbarin wartet jeden Morgen ruhig vor der Bäckerei.
My neighbor's dog waits calmly outside the bakery every morning.