🇹🇭 Thai phrases

How to Say "Cat" in Thai

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
แมว
"Cat" in Thai · say it like maeo

The most natural way to say "Cat" in Thai is แมว. 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

แมวตัวผู้
used to specify a male cat
แมวตัวเมีย
used to specify a female cat

When to use it

You can use the word 'แมว' when talking about cats in general. It is suitable for both casual and formal conversations. If you want to specify the gender, you can use 'แมวตัวผู้' for male cats and 'แมวตัวเมีย' for female cats.

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Examples in Thai

ThaiEnglish
แมวของฉันน่ารักมากMy cat is very cute.
เขามีแมวสองตัวHe has two cats.
Common mistake
Some learners confuse 'แมว' with 'สุนัข' which means dog.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear แมว, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Thai 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 a cat and a kitten in Thai?

In Thai, a kitten is called 'ลูกแมว'.

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