Meaning
To be constantly arguing or in conflict with each other.
Cultural Background
Used frequently in family settings to describe sibling rivalry. Similar usage, often heard in casual dialogue. Commonly understood and used in the same context. The dog/cat metaphor is a pan-European cultural trope.
Don't add articles
Always say 'wie Hund und Katze', never 'wie der Hund und die Katze'.
Meaning
To be constantly arguing or in conflict with each other.
Don't add articles
Always say 'wie Hund und Katze', never 'wie der Hund und die Katze'.
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing words.
Sie sind wie ____ und ____.
The idiom is 'wie Hund und Katze'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesSie sind wie ____ und ____.
The idiom is 'wie Hund und Katze'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is too informal and implies a lack of respect.
Related Phrases
Sich in die Haare kriegen
synonymTo get into a fight
