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How to Say "Cat" in Amharic

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ድመት
"Cat" in Amharic · say it like dih-met

The most natural way to say "Cat" in Amharic is ድመት. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

ድመት ቤተሰብ
used to refer to a pet cat
ድመት አንባሳ
used in some regions to refer to a wild cat

When to use it

You can use 'ድመት' when talking about cats in general. It is suitable for both formal and casual conversations. If you are referring to a pet cat, you might say 'ድመት ቤተሰብ'.

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Examples in Amharic

AmharicEnglish
ድመት በጣም ውብ ነው።The cat is very beautiful.
ድመት ይገኛል።The cat is sleeping.
Common mistake
Some learners confuse 'ድመት' with 'ድመታት', which is the plural form.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the plural of 'ድመት'?

The plural is 'ድመታት'.

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