How to Say "Cat" in Lao
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.
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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
| Lao | English |
|---|---|
| ແມວຂອງຂໍ້ອຍສວຍງາມ. | My cat is beautiful. |
| ແມວນ້ອຍກຳລັງຫາອາຫາ. | The kitten is looking for food. |
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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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