54
The sea between Denmark and Sweden, Kattegat, can be translated to "a fishes cloaca on a cat" from danish (self.showerthoughts)
submitted 1 year ago by CapillaryUpgrade to c/showerthoughts@lemmy.world
4 comments fedilink hide all child comments

"Katte-" as a prefix means relating to a cat. Eg. "Kattepoter" = "cats paws"

Gat means the cloaca on a fish or a bird (cloaca is the all-in-one hole on fish, birds, etc.)

I realize this is probably a very wrong interpretation, but in that case, i don't want to be right.

all 5 comments
sorted by: hot top controversial new old
[-] Carighan@lemmy.world 32 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

You're close, the name does derive from kat and gat, dutch words for cat and gate/passage/hole, respectively. The safe routes were so narrow, even a cat would have trouble squeezing through.

[-] kubok@kbin.social 10 points 1 year ago

In Dutch, it just means cat's asshole.

[-] Akasazh@feddit.nl 2 points 1 year ago

Any hole, really.

this post was submitted on 25 Oct 2023
54 points (86.5% liked)

Showerthoughts

29819 readers
998 users here now

A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. A showerthought should offer a unique perspective on an ordinary part of life.

Rules

  1. All posts must be showerthoughts
  2. The entire showerthought must be in the title
  3. Avoid politics
    • 3.1) NEW RULE as of 5 Nov 2024, trying it out
    • 3.2) Political posts often end up being circle jerks (not offering unique perspective) or enflaming (too much work for mods).
    • 3.3) Try c/politicaldiscussion, volunteer as a mod here, or start your own community.
  4. Posts must be original/unique
  5. Adhere to Lemmy's Code of Conduct

founded 1 year ago
MODERATORS
vatlark@lemmy.world
forkball@lemmy.world
quinten@lemmy.world
Thekingoflorda@lemmy.world