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Einen Kater haben

To have a hangover

In German

Einen Kater haben

AY-nen KAH-ter HAH-ben

Literal Translation

To have a tomcat

Meaning

To have a hangover.

Equivalent:"To have a hangover"

Origin:Likely from the word 'Katarrh' (catarrh), referring to cold-like symptoms, which are similar to hangover symptoms. The word then evolved to sound like 'Kater' (tomcat).

Example Sentences

1
Ich habe heute Morgen einen schlimmen Kater.
I have a bad hangover this morning.
2
Nach der Party hatte er einen riesigen Kater.
After the party, he had a huge hangover.

FAQ

How do you say "To have a hangover" in German?

"To have a hangover" in German is "Einen Kater haben" (AY-nen KAH-ter HAH-ben). Example: Ich habe heute Morgen einen schlimmen Kater..

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