whisker
das Schnurrhaar, die Schnurrhaare
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whisker
A long, stiff hair on the muzzle of certain mammals that helps them orient themselves and feel their surroundings.
Das Schnurrhaar der Katze zitterte, als sie sich durch den engen Spalt bewegte.
The cat's whisker trembled as it moved through the narrow gap.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Schnurrhaare |
| genitive | des Schnurrhaares |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Schnurrhaar | die Schnurrhaare |
| accusative | das Schnurrhaar | die Schnurrhaare |
| dative | dem Schnurrhaar | den Schnurrhaaren |
| genitive | des Schnurrhaares des Schnurrhaars | der Schnurrhaare |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
“Schnurrhaar” contains the word “Haar” (hair) and therefore refers to a single hair. The first part points to the area around the muzzle.
Das Schnurrhaar der Katze war ungewöhnlich lang.
The cat's whisker was unusually long.
Since animals such as cats have many whiskers, the word is usually used in the plural: “die Schnurrhaare” (the whiskers). The singular “das Schnurrhaar” (the whisker) refers to a single hair.
Mit ihren Schnurrhaaren ertastet die Katze im Dunkeln den Weg.
The cat feels its way in the dark with its whiskers.
In descriptions of animals, “Schnurrhaar” (whisker) often appears with words such as “Katze” (cat), “Schnauze” (muzzle), or “zittern” (to tremble). This often highlights the sensitive function of the hair.
Die Schnurrhaare der Maus zitterten leicht.
The mouse's whiskers trembled slightly.
Ein kurzes Schnurrhaar der Katze war abgeknickt.
One of the cat's short whiskers was bent.
