die Muschi
pussycat
A colloquial or affectionate word for a cat.
EXAMPLE
Die Muschi liegt den ganzen Nachmittag auf dem Sofa.
The pussycat lies on the sofa all afternoon.
die Muschi
pussy
die Muschi, die Muschis
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Meanings
die Muschi
pussy
A coarse, colloquial word for the female genitals, especially the vulva or vagina.
EXAMPLE
Das Wort Muschi gilt in diesem Zusammenhang als vulgär.
The word 'pussy' is considered vulgar in this context.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Muschi, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Muschis |
| genitive | der Muschi |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Muschi | die Muschis |
| accusative | die Muschi | die Muschis |
| dative | der Muschi | den Muschis |
| genitive | der Muschi | der Muschis |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Context clue
The meaning of 'Muschi' (pussycat / pussy) depends heavily on context: when referring to an animal, accompanying words such as 'Katze' (cat), 'Sofa' (sofa), or 'füttern' (to feed) point to the affectionate term for a cat. In sexual contexts, the word is vulgar.
EXAMPLE
Die Muschi schläft in ihrem Körbchen.
The pussycat is sleeping in her basket.
Er benutzte das Wort Muschi in einem vulgären Zusammenhang.
He used the word 'pussy' in a vulgar context.
Affectionate colloquial usage
When referring to a cat, 'Muschi' (pussycat) is generally used affectionately and informally, often with a possessive word or a descriptive adjective. This term is unusual in neutral information about animals.
EXAMPLE
Unsere kleine Muschi sitzt schon vor dem Futternapf.
Our little pussycat is already sitting in front of her food bowl.
Die alte Muschi lässt sich gern streicheln.
The old pussycat likes being petted.
Vulgar register
In its sexual sense, 'Muschi' (pussy) belongs to vulgar colloquial language. Depending on the situation, the word may be perceived as coarse or offensive, so it is unsuitable for factual or medical texts.
EXAMPLE
In einem Arztbrief würde niemand das Wort „Muschi“ verwenden.
No one would use the word 'pussy' in a medical report.
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