This is the 4026th most frequent German word.
weibchen
"Weibchen" means "female animal" or "female creature."
Refers to a female animal, specifically a bird.
Das Weibchen des Vogels baut ein Nest.
The female of the bird builds a nest.
Refers to how language usage changes over time; here, it historically referred to women.
Man verwendete das Wort 'Weibchen' im Mittelalter auch für Frauen.
The word 'Weibchen' was also used for women during the Middle Ages.
Describes the gender of the kitten as female.