wildcat
die Wildkatze, die Wildkatzen
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wildcat
A species of wild cat with thick fur, usually grayish-brown with stripes, and a bushy tail. The European wildcat lives mainly in forests and is closely related to the domestic cat.
Eine Wildkatze schlich im Schutz der Bäume durch den Wald.
A wildcat crept through the forest under the cover of the trees.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Wildkatzen |
| genitive | der Wildkatze |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | die Wildkatze | die Wildkatzen |
| accusative | die Wildkatze | die Wildkatzen |
| dative | der Wildkatze | den Wildkatzen |
| genitive | der Wildkatze | der Wildkatzen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Wildkatze' (wildcat) is made up of 'wild' (wild) and 'Katze' (cat). The compound refers to a cat that lives in the wild.
Die Wildkatze sieht einer getigerten Hauskatze zum Verwechseln ähnlich.
The wildcat looks so similar to a tabby domestic cat that they can easily be mistaken for each other.
In its zoological sense, 'Wildkatze' (wildcat) often appears with geographical or biological information. Typical collocations are 'Europäische Wildkatze' (European wildcat), 'Lebensraum der Wildkatze' (wildcat habitat), and 'Bestand der Wildkatze' (wildcat population).
Der Schutz des Lebensraums der Wildkatze ist für den Naturschutz besonders wichtig.
Protecting the wildcat's habitat is particularly important for nature conservation.
