🇦🇲 Armenian phrases

How to Say "Cat" in Armenian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
կատու
"Cat" in Armenian · say it like kah-too

The most natural way to say "Cat" in Armenian is կատու. 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

կատնակ
more casual, often used for kittens

When to use it

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'.

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Examples in Armenian

ArmenianEnglish
Ես ունեմ մի կատու։I have a cat.
Կատուն շատ խաղկոտ է։The cat is very playful.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'կատու' with 'կատնակ', using the latter for adult cats.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between 'կատու' and 'կատնակ'?

'Կատու' refers to adult cats, while 'կատնակ' is used for kittens.

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