🇧🇬 Bulgarian phrases

How to Say "Cat" in Bulgarian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
котка
"Cat" in Bulgarian · say it like kot-ka

The most natural way to say "Cat" in Bulgarian is котка. 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

котенце
used to refer to a kitten or a small cat

When to use it

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'.

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Examples in Bulgarian

BulgarianEnglish
Имам котка у дома.I have a cat at home.
Котката спи на дивана.The cat is sleeping on the sofa.
Common mistake
A common mistake is to confuse 'котка' with 'куче', which means dog.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear котка, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Bulgarian with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

Какво е любимото ястие на котките?

Котките обикновено обичат риба и месо.

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