🇱🇦 Lao phrases

How to Say "Cat" in Lao

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ແມວ
"Cat" in Lao · say it like maew

The most natural way to say "Cat" in Lao is ແມວ. 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

ແມວນ້ອຍ
used to refer to a kitten
ແມວສິດ
used in a more formal context or in literature

When to use it

You can use the word 'ແມວ' when talking about cats in general. It is commonly used in everyday conversation. If you want to specify a kitten, you can use 'ແມວນ້ອຍ'.

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Examples in Lao

LaoEnglish
ແມວຂອງຂໍ້ອຍສວຍງາມ.My cat is beautiful.
ແມວນ້ອຍກຳລັງຫາອາຫາ.The kitten is looking for food.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'ແມວ' with 'ແມວສິດ', thinking they are interchangeable.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear ແມວ, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Lao 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 'ແມວ' and 'ແມວນ້ອຍ'?

'ແມວ' refers to an adult cat, while 'ແມວນ້ອຍ' specifically means a kitten.

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