die Wildkatze
Translation
wildcat, feral cat
Examples
Die Wildkatze ist ein scheues Tier.
The wildcat is a shy animal.
In den Wäldern leben viele Wildkatzen.
Many wildcats live in the forests.
Grammar Patterns
((die Wildkatze)) used as a subject or object Die Wildkatze jagt nachts.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Luchs (lynx); Antonyms: die Hauskatze (domestic cat)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Wild' (wild) and 'Katze' (cat), literally translating to 'wild cat'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a cat living freely in the forest, as opposed to a pet cat at home.