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How to Say "Cat" in Indonesian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
kucing
"Cat" in Indonesian 路 say it like koo-ching

The most natural way to say "Cat" in Indonesian is kucing. 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

kucing peliharaan
used to refer specifically to a pet cat
kucing liar
used to refer to a wild cat

When to use it

You can use 'kucing' when talking about cats in general. It's appropriate in both formal and informal contexts. If you want to specify a pet cat, you can say 'kucing peliharaan'.

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Examples in Indonesian

IndonesianEnglish
Saya memiliki dua kucing di rumah.I have two cats at home.
Kucing itu sangat lucu.That cat is very cute.
Common mistake
Some learners might confuse 'kucing' with 'anjing', which means dog.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between 'kucing' and 'kucing peliharaan'?

'Kucing' refers to cats in general, while 'kucing peliharaan' specifically means pet cats.

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