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How to Say ‘Give the cat back.’ in German

Geben Sie die Katze zurück.

💬 Usage Tip: Formal command structure in German.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

Geben

[GAY-ben]

give

To present or deliver something.

Example

Bitte geben Sie die Katze zurück ins Zimmer.

Please give the cat back to the room.

Sie

[zee]

you (formal)

Formal form of 'you', used as politeness or respect.

Example

Können Sie mir helfen?

Can you help me?

die

[dee]

the

Definite article used for feminine singular nouns.

Example

Die Katze schläft.

The cat is sleeping.

Katze

[KAHT-suh]

cat

A small furry animal often kept as a pet.

Example

Die Katze spielt im Garten.

The cat is playing in the garden.

zurück

[tsoo-RUK]

back

To return something to a place.

Example

Bringen Sie den Hund zurück in das Haus.

Bring the dog back into the house.

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