🇨🇿 Czech phrases

How to Say "Cat" in Czech

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
kočka
"Cat" in Czech · say it like koh-chkah

The most natural way to say "Cat" in Czech is kočka. 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

kocour
used specifically for a male cat
koťátko
used for a kitten or young cat

When to use it

You can use 'kočka' when referring to a cat in general. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. If you want to specify the gender, use 'kocour' for a male cat. For a young cat, 'koťátko' is the right term.

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Examples in Czech

CzechEnglish
Moje kočka je velmi hravá.My cat is very playful.
Viděl jsem kocoura na ulici.I saw a male cat on the street.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'kočka' with 'kocour', forgetting that the former is for females and the latter for males.

The fastest way to remember it

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between 'kočka' and 'kocour'?

'Kočka' refers to a female cat, while 'kocour' refers to a male cat.

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