🇧🇩 Bengali phrases

How to Say "Cat" in Bengali

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
বিড়াল
"Cat" in Bengali · say it like bee-rah-l

The most natural way to say "Cat" in Bengali is বিড়াল. 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

বিড়ালছানা
used to refer to a kitten
বিড়ালটি
a more formal way to refer to a specific cat

When to use it

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.

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Examples in Bengali

BengaliEnglish
আমার বাড়িতে একটি বিড়াল আছে।I have a cat at home.
বিড়ালগুলো খুব মিষ্টি।The cats are very sweet.
Common mistake
Some learners confuse 'বিড়াল' with 'কুকুর' (dog).

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between 'বিড়াল' and 'বিড়ালছানা'?

'বিড়াল' refers to an adult cat, while 'বিড়ালছানা' refers to a kitten.

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