Kater

Definitions:

Kater is a German noun that means “tomcat.” However, in colloquial usage, it also refers to a hangover caused by excessive drinking.

Opposites:

The opposite of Kater in terms of “tomcat” would be “Katze,” which means “female cat.”

In terms of “hangover,” the opposite of Kater would be “Nüchternheit,” which translates to “sobriety.”

Synonyms:

There are several synonyms for Kater as “tomcat,” including “Kätzchen” (kitten) and “Miezekatze” (pussycat).

As a hangover, there are a few synonyms for Kater, such as “Brummschädel” (thumping headache) and “Promillekater” (alcohol hangover).

Examples:

• Mein Kater Felix liebt es, im Garten zu spielen. (My tomcat Felix loves to play in the garden.)
• Gestern haben wir zu viel getrunken und heute habe ich einen schrecklichen Kater. (Yesterday we drank too much and today I have a terrible hangover.)\ Visit YouGlish.com