How to Say "Cat" in Tamil
The most natural way to say "Cat" in Tamil is பூனை. 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
Use 'பூனை' when referring to a cat in general. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts. When talking about a kitten, you can use 'பூனைக்குட்டி' or 'குட்டி பூனை'.
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Examples in Tamil
| Tamil | English |
|---|---|
| என் வீட்டில் ஒரு பூனை இருக்கிறது. | There is a cat in my house. |
| அவள் ஒரு அழகான பூனை. | She is a beautiful cat. |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between 'பூனை' and 'பூனைக்குட்டி'?
'பூனை' refers to an adult cat, while 'பூனைக்குட்டி' refers specifically to a kitten.
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