die Tatze
Translation
paw
Examples
Die Katze hat weiche Tatzen.
The cat has soft paws.
Der Bär hinterließ große Tatzen im Schnee.
The bear left large paw prints in the snow.
Grammar Patterns
((subject/object)) paw The cat is cleaning its paws.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Pfote (paw)
Etymology
Connected to the verb 'tappen' (to tap, grope), evoking the way an animal walks with its paws.
Memory Tips
Think of a cat 'tapping' its 'Tatze' on the ground. The words sound alike.