馃嚨馃嚟 Tagalog phrases

How to Say "Cat" in Tagalog

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
pusa
"Cat" in Tagalog 路 say it like poo-sah

The most natural way to say "Cat" in Tagalog is pusa. 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

miyaw
used informally, often to refer to the sound a cat makes

When to use it

You can use 'pusa' when talking about cats in general. It is appropriate in both casual and formal conversations. This term is widely understood across the Philippines.

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Examples in Tagalog

TagalogEnglish
May pusa ako sa bahay.I have a cat at home.
Common mistake
Some learners might confuse 'pusa' with 'aso' which means dog.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

What is the plural form of 'pusa'?

The plural form is 'mga pusa'.

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