Cat in different languages
How to say “Cat” in 67 different languages, each written out, romanized and pronounced, and checked for natural everyday use. Tap the speaker to hear it, then practise saying it yourself in the SPAIKING app.
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“Cat” in 67 languages at a glance
| Language | “Cat” | Pronunciation | When to use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇸 Spanish | gato | gah-toh | You can use 'gato' when talking about cats in general |
| 🇫🇷 French | chat | sha | You can use 'chat' when referring to a cat in general |
| 🇯🇵 Japanese | 猫 | neh-koh | You can use '猫' when talking about cats in general |
| 🇮🇹 Italian | gatto | gaht-toh | You can use 'gatto' when talking about cats in general |
| 🇩🇪 German | Katze | kaht-tsuh | You can use 'Katze' when talking about cats in general |
| 🇰🇷 Korean | 고양이 | go-yang-ee | Use '고양이' when referring to a cat in general |
| 🇨🇳 Chinese | 猫 | mao | You can use '猫' when talking about cats in general |
| 🇷🇺 Russian | кот | kaht | You can use 'кот' when referring to a male cat or in a general sense for cats |
| 🇧🇷 Portuguese | gato | gah-toh | You can use 'gato' when talking about cats in general |
| 🇸🇦 Arabic | قط | qit | You can use the word 'قط' when referring to a cat in general |
| 🇮🇳 Hindi | बिल्ली | bil-lee | Use 'बिल्ली' when referring to a cat in general |
| 🇬🇧 English | cat | kat | You can use 'cat' when referring to the animal in general |
| 🇳🇱 Dutch | kat | kaht | Use 'kat' when referring to a cat in general |
| 🇸🇪 Swedish | katt | kaht | You can use 'katt' when talking about a pet cat or in general discussions about cats |
| 🇩🇰 Danish | kat | kaht | You can use 'kat' when referring to a cat in general |
| 🇵🇱 Polish | kot | koht | You can use 'kot' when referring to a cat in general |
| 🇹🇷 Turkish | kedi | keh-dee | You can use 'kedi' when referring to a cat in general |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesian | kucing | koo-ching | You can use 'kucing' when talking about cats in general |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnamese | mèo | meow | You can use 'mèo' when talking about cats in general |
| 🇺🇦 Ukrainian | кіт | keet | You can use 'кіт' when referring to a cat in general |
| 🇹🇭 Thai | แมว | maeo | You can use the word 'แมว' when talking about cats in general |
| 🇬🇷 Greek | γάτα | gah-tah | You can use 'γάτα' when referring to a cat in general |
| 🇵🇭 Tagalog | pusa | poo-sah | You can use 'pusa' when talking about cats in general |
| 🇮🇱 Hebrew | חתול | cha-too-l | You can use the word 'חתול' when referring to a cat in general |
| 🇳🇴 Norwegian | katt | kaht | You can use the word 'katt' when referring to a cat in general |
| 🇷🇴 Romanian | pisică | pee-see-kah | You can use 'pisică' when talking about cats in general |
| 🇨🇿 Czech | kočka | koh-chkah | You can use 'kočka' when referring to a cat in general |
| 🇭🇺 Hungarian | macska | mah-ch-kah | You can use 'macska' when referring to a cat in general |
| 🇫🇮 Finnish | kissa | kee-sah | You can use 'kissa' when referring to a cat in general |
| 🇵🇰 Urdu | بلی | buh-lee | Use 'بلی' when referring to a pet cat or in casual conversation |
| 🇷🇸 Serbian | mačka | ma-chka | Use 'mačka' when referring to a cat in general |
| 🇭🇷 Croatian | mačka | mahts-kah | Use 'mačka' when referring to a cat in general |
| 🇧🇬 Bulgarian | котка | kot-ka | You can use 'котка' when talking about cats in general |
| 🇸🇰 Slovak | mačka | mahts-kah | You can use 'mačka' when referring to a cat in general |
| 🇮🇳 Tamil | பூனை | poo-nai | Use 'பூனை' when referring to a cat in general |
| 🇮🇳 Telugu | పిల్లి | pilli | Use 'పిల్లి' when referring to a cat in general |
| 🇧🇩 Bengali | বিড়াল | bee-rah-l | You can use 'বিড়াল' when talking about cats in general |
| 🇲🇾 Malay | kucing | koo-ching | You can use 'kucing' when talking about cats in general |
| 🇮🇷 Persian | گربه | gor-beh | You can use 'گربه' when talking about cats in general |
| 🇳🇵 Nepali | बिरालो | bee-rah-loh | Use 'बिरालो' when talking about cats in general |
| 🇦🇱 Albanian | mace | mah-tseh | You can use the word 'mace' when talking about cats in general |
| 🇮🇳 Malayalam | പൂച്ച | poocha | Use 'പൂച്ച' when talking about cats in general |
| 🇮🇳 Kannada | ಬೆಕ್ಕು | beh-kku | Use 'ಬೆಕ್ಕು' when referring to a cat in general |
| 🇮🇳 Marathi | मांजर | maanj-ar | You can use 'मांजर' when referring to a cat in general |
| 🇮🇳 Gujarati | બિલાડી | bee-lah-dee | Use 'બિલાડી' when referring to a cat in general |
| 🇰🇪 Swahili | paka | pah-kah | You can use 'paka' when talking about a pet cat or any cat in general |
| 🇿🇦 Afrikaans | kat | kaht | You can use 'kat' when talking about any cat in general |
| 🇮🇪 Irish | cat | kaht | You can use 'cat' when referring to a pet or a feline in general |
| 🏴 Welsh | cath | kath | You can use 'cath' when referring to a cat in general |
| 🏛️ Latin | felis | feh-lis | Use 'felis' when referring to a cat in general |
| 🌺 Hawaiian | pūlehu | poo-leh-hoo | You can use 'pūlehu' when talking about a cat in general |
| 🇳🇿 Maori | neko | neh-koh | Use 'neko' when referring to a cat in general conversation |
| 🇿🇦 Zulu | ikati | ee-kah-tee | Use 'ikati' when referring to a cat in general |
| 🇳🇬 Yoruba | ọmọ cat | aw-moh kaht | You can use 'ọmọ cat' when referring to a pet cat in a conversation |
| 🇳🇬 Hausa | kya | kee-yah | You can use 'kya' when talking about pets or animals in general |
| 🇸🇴 Somali | bisad | bee-sahd | You can use 'bisad' when talking about cats in general |
| 🇮🇸 Icelandic | kattur | kaht-tur | You can use 'kattur' when referring to a pet cat or a cat in general |
| 🇪🇸 Catalan | gat | gaht | You can use 'gat' when referring to a cat in general |
| 🇲🇲 Burmese | ကြောင် | kyoung | You can use this word when talking about pets or animals in general |
| 🇰🇭 Khmer | ឆ្មា | chhmah | You can use the word 'ឆ្មា' when talking about cats in general |
| 🇱🇰 Sinhala | පූසා | poo-saa | Use 'පූසා' when referring to a cat in general |
| 🇱🇦 Lao | ແມວ | maew | You can use the word 'ແມວ' when talking about cats in general |
| 🇪🇹 Amharic | ድመት | dih-met | You can use 'ድመት' when talking about cats in general |
| 🇬🇪 Georgian | კატა | kah-tah | You can use 'კატა' when referring to a cat in general |
| 🇦🇲 Armenian | կատու | kah-too | Use 'կատու' when referring to a cat in general |
| 🇦🇫 Pashto | پیشو | pee-sho | You can use this word when talking about pets or animals in general |
| 🇵🇰 Sindhi | بلي | buh-lee | You can use 'بلي' when talking about cats in general |
Cat in Thai
แมว (maeo)
You can use the word 'แมว' when talking about cats in general. It is suitable for both casual and formal conversations. If you want to specify the gender, you can use 'แมวตัวผู้' for male cats and 'แมวตัวเมีย' for female cats.
Examples
- แมวของฉันน่ารักมาก
My cat is very cute. - เขามีแมวสองตัว
He has two cats.
Other ways to say it
- แมวตัวผู้: used to specify a male cat
- แมวตัวเมีย: used to specify a female cat
Cat in Telugu
పిల్లి (pilli)
Use 'పిల్లి' when referring to a cat in general. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts. If you are talking about a kitten, you can use 'పిల్లి పిల్ల'.
Examples
- నా పిల్లి చాలా ఆటకట్టే పిల్లి.
My cat is very playful.
Other ways to say it
- పిల్లి పిల్ల: used informally to refer to a kitten
Cat in Turkish
kedi (keh-dee)
You can use 'kedi' when referring to a cat in general. It is suitable for both formal and informal contexts. You might say it when talking about pets or animals in a conversation.
Examples
- Kedim çok sevimli.
My cat is very cute.
Other ways to say it
- miyav: used informally, mimicking the sound a cat makes
Cat in Urdu
بلی (buh-lee)
Use 'بلی' when referring to a pet cat or in casual conversation. 'گربہ' can be used in more formal contexts or literature. Both terms are understood by Urdu speakers.
Examples
- میری بلی بہت پیاری ہے۔
My cat is very cute.
Other ways to say it
- گربہ: more formal or literary term
Cat in Bengali
বিড়াল (bee-rah-l)
You can use 'বিড়াল' when talking about cats in general. It is commonly used in everyday conversation. Use it when referring to your pet cat or when discussing cats in general.
Examples
- আমার বাড়িতে একটি বিড়াল আছে।
I have a cat at home. - বিড়ালগুলো খুব মিষ্টি।
The cats are very sweet.
Other ways to say it
- বিড়ালছানা: used to refer to a kitten
- বিড়ালটি: a more formal way to refer to a specific cat
Cat in Vietnamese
mèo (meow)
You can use 'mèo' when talking about cats in general. It's suitable for both casual and formal conversations. If you want to specify a kitten, use 'mèo con'. For a stray cat, use 'mèo hoang'.
Examples
- Mèo của tôi rất đáng yêu.
My cat is very cute. - Tôi thấy một mèo hoang ở công viên.
I saw a stray cat in the park.
Other ways to say it
- mèo con: used to refer to a kitten or young cat
- mèo hoang: refers to a stray or wild cat
Cat in Hindi
बिल्ली (bil-lee)
Use 'बिल्ली' when referring to a cat in general. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts. You can use it when talking about pets or when discussing animals in general.
Examples
- मेरी बिल्ली बहुत प्यारी है।
My cat is very cute. - बिल्ली दूध पी रही है।
The cat is drinking milk.
Other ways to say it
- किटी: used informally, often for pets
- गुल्ली: regional variation in some areas
Cat in Marathi
मांजर (maanj-ar)
You can use 'मांजर' when referring to a cat in general. It is suitable for both formal and informal contexts. 'बिल्ली' is often used in everyday conversation among friends and family.
Examples
- माझ्या घरी एक मांजर आहे.
There is a cat in my house.
Other ways to say it
- बिल्ली: more commonly used in casual conversation
Cat in Tamil
பூனை (poo-nai)
Use 'பூனை' when referring to a cat in general. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts. When talking about a kitten, you can use 'பூனைக்குட்டி' or 'குட்டி பூனை'.
Examples
- என் வீட்டில் ஒரு பூனை இருக்கிறது.
There is a cat in my house. - அவள் ஒரு அழகான பூனை.
She is a beautiful cat.
Other ways to say it
- பூனைக்குட்டி: used to refer to a kitten
- குட்டி பூனை: another way to say kitten, more casual
Cat in Korean
고양이 (go-yang-ee)
Use '고양이' when referring to a cat in general. It is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts. '냥이' is used more casually, often when talking to or about pets affectionately.
Examples
- 고양이가 나무 위에 있어요.
The cat is in the tree. - 우리 집에는 고양이가 두 마리 있어요.
We have two cats at home.
Other ways to say it
- 냥이: a casual and affectionate term often used by pet owners
Cat in Indonesian
kucing (koo-ching)
You can use 'kucing' when talking about cats in general. It's appropriate in both formal and informal contexts. If you want to specify a pet cat, you can say 'kucing peliharaan'.
Examples
- Saya memiliki dua kucing di rumah.
I have two cats at home. - Kucing itu sangat lucu.
That cat is very cute.
Other ways to say it
- kucing peliharaan: used to refer specifically to a pet cat
- kucing liar: used to refer to a wild cat
Cat in Persian
گربه (gor-beh)
You can use 'گربه' when talking about cats in general. It is commonly used in everyday conversations. If you want to specify a domestic cat, you can say 'گربه خانگی'.
Examples
- گربه من خیلی بازیگوش است.
My cat is very playful. - او یک گربه سیاه دارد.
He has a black cat.
Other ways to say it
- گربه خانگی: used to specify a domestic cat
- گربه وحشی: used to refer to a wild cat
Cat in Welsh
cath (kath)
You can use 'cath' when referring to a cat in general. It is suitable for both casual and formal conversations. If you want to refer to a specific cat, you can use 'y cath' which means 'the cat'.
Examples
- Mae'r cath yn cysgu ar y soffa.
The cat is sleeping on the sofa.
Other ways to say it
- cath fach: used affectionately to mean 'little cat'
Cat in Zulu
ikati (ee-kah-tee)
Use 'ikati' when referring to a cat in general. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts. You can use it when talking about pets or when discussing animals in general.
Examples
- Ikati lami likhumbula.
My cat is playful. - Ngithanda ikati elincane.
I love the kitten.
Other ways to say it
- ikati elincane: used to refer to a kitten
- ikati elikhulu: used to refer to a large cat
Cat in Khmer
ឆ្មា (chhmah)
You can use the word 'ឆ្មា' when talking about cats in general. It is appropriate in both formal and casual contexts. If you are referring to a specific cat, you might add its name or a descriptor.
Examples
- ឆ្មារបស់ខ្ញុំស្អាតណាស់។
My cat is very beautiful.
Other ways to say it
- ឆ្មាថ្មី: used to refer to a kitten
- ឆ្មាប៉ុន: a casual term for a cat, often used in conversation
Cat in Italian
gatto (gaht-toh)
You can use 'gatto' when talking about cats in general. It is appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. If you are referring to a specific cat, you might say 'il mio gatto' which means 'my cat'.
Examples
- Il mio gatto è molto affettuoso.
My cat is very affectionate. - Hai visto il gatto nel giardino?
Did you see the cat in the garden?
Other ways to say it
- gattino: used to refer to a kitten or a small cat
- gatta: used specifically for a female cat
Cat in German
Katze (kaht-tsuh)
You can use 'Katze' when talking about cats in general. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. If you want to refer to a kitten, use 'Kätzchen'.
Examples
- Die Katze schläft auf dem Sofa.
The cat is sleeping on the sofa. - Ich habe eine schwarze Katze.
I have a black cat.
Other ways to say it
- Kätzchen: used for a kitten or a small cat
- Hauskatze: refers specifically to a domestic cat
Cat in Nepali
बिरालो (bee-rah-loh)
Use 'बिरालो' when talking about cats in general. It can refer to both domestic and wild cats. You can use it in casual conversations or when discussing pets.
Examples
- मेरो घरमा एक बिरालो छ।
I have a cat at home. - बिरालोहरू धेरै चतुर हुन्छन्।
Cats are very clever.
Other ways to say it
- बिरालोको बच्चा: used to refer to a kitten
- बिरालोको माया: used in a more affectionate context
Cat in Polish
kot (koht)
You can use 'kot' when referring to a cat in general. It's suitable for both casual and formal conversations. Use 'kotek' when speaking to children or when you want to express affection. 'Kocur' is used when you want to specify that the cat is male.
Examples
- Mój kot lubi spać na słońcu.
My cat likes to sleep in the sun. - Kotek bawi się z piłką.
The kitten is playing with a ball.
Other ways to say it
- kotek: a diminutive form, often used affectionately
- kocur: refers specifically to a male cat
Cat in Arabic
قط (qit)
You can use the word 'قط' when referring to a cat in general. It is suitable for both formal and informal conversations. If you are talking about a specific cat, you might add its name or description for clarity.
Examples
- هذا قط جميل.
This is a beautiful cat.
Other ways to say it
- هر: more commonly used in some regions, especially in informal contexts
Cat in Bulgarian
котка (kot-ka)
You can use 'котка' when talking about cats in general. It is suitable for both casual and formal conversations. If you want to refer to a specific cat, you can use the name of the cat along with 'котка'.
Examples
- Имам котка у дома.
I have a cat at home. - Котката спи на дивана.
The cat is sleeping on the sofa.
Other ways to say it
- котенце: used to refer to a kitten or a small cat
Cat in Somali
bisad (bee-sahd)
You can use 'bisad' when talking about cats in general. It is appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. If you want to specify a type of cat, you can use variants like 'bisad yar' for kittens.
Examples
- Bisadku waa xayawaan cajiib ah.
The cat is a wonderful animal. - Waxaan haystaa bisad yar.
I have a small cat.
Other ways to say it
- bisad yar: used to refer to a kitten or small cat
- bisad madow: used to refer to a black cat
Cat in Gujarati
બિલાડી (bee-lah-dee)
Use 'બિલાડી' when referring to a cat in general. It is suitable for both formal and informal contexts. You can use it when talking about pets or when discussing animals in general.
Examples
- મારી બિલાડી ખૂબ રમૂજ છે.
My cat is very playful.
Other ways to say it
- બિલાડીનું બાળક: used to refer to a kitten
- પેટ: a more casual term for a pet cat
Cat in Hawaiian
pūlehu (poo-leh-hoo)
You can use 'pūlehu' when talking about a cat in general. It is suitable for both casual and formal conversations. If you want to express affection, you might use 'pūlehu ʻīlio'.
Examples
- He pūlehu koʻu mau keiki.
My children have a cat.
Other ways to say it
- pūlehu ʻīlio: used to refer to a cat in a more affectionate or playful way
Cat in Armenian
կատու (kah-too)
Use 'կատու' when referring to a cat in general. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts. If you are talking about a kitten, you might use 'կատնակ'.
Examples
- Ես ունեմ մի կատու։
I have a cat. - Կատուն շատ խաղկոտ է։
The cat is very playful.
Other ways to say it
- կատնակ: more casual, often used for kittens
Cat in Russian
кот (kaht)
You can use 'кот' when referring to a male cat or in a general sense for cats. It's a common word in everyday conversation. If you want to specify the gender or age, you can use 'кошка' for females or 'котенок' for kittens.
Examples
- У меня есть кот.
I have a cat. - Этот кот очень игривый.
This cat is very playful.
Other ways to say it
- кошка: used specifically for female cats
- котенок: refers to a kitten
Cat in Malay
kucing (koo-ching)
You can use 'kucing' when talking about cats in general. It is suitable in both casual and formal contexts. If you are referring to a specific type of cat, you might want to use one of the variants.
Examples
- Kucing saya sangat manja.
My cat is very spoiled. - Dia mempunyai kucing peliharaan yang comel.
He has a cute pet cat.
Other ways to say it
- kucing peliharaan: used to refer specifically to a pet cat
- kucing liar: used to refer to a wild cat
Cat in Japanese
猫 (neh-koh)
You can use '猫' when talking about cats in general. It's suitable for both formal and casual contexts. If you are referring to a specific cat, you might use its name or add a descriptor. In casual conversation, 'にゃんこ' can add a playful tone.
Examples
- 私の猫はとてもかわいいです。
My cat is very cute. - 猫が好きですか？
Do you like cats?
Other ways to say it
- にゃんこ: a cute or affectionate way to refer to a cat
- ネコ: a more casual or informal way to say cat, often used in conversation
Cat in Chinese
猫 (mao)
You can use '猫' when talking about cats in general. It is appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. If you want to refer to a kitten, use '小猫'. For a more affectionate tone, you can say '猫咪'.
Examples
- 我家有一只猫。
I have a cat at home. - 这只猫很可爱。
This cat is very cute.
Other ways to say it
- 小猫: used to refer to a kitten or a small cat
- 猫咪: a more affectionate term for a cat
Cat in Romanian
pisică (pee-see-kah)
You can use 'pisică' when talking about cats in general. It is suitable for both casual and formal conversations. If you want to specify the gender, use 'motan' for males and 'pisoi' for kittens.
Examples
- Am o pisică foarte jucăușă.
I have a very playful cat. - Pisica mea doarme pe canapea.
My cat is sleeping on the couch.
Other ways to say it
- motan: used specifically for a male cat
- pisoi: refers to a kitten
Frequently asked
How do you say “Cat” in different languages?
Spanish: gato · French: chat · Japanese: 猫 · Italian: gatto · German: Katze · Korean: 고양이.
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