馃嚳馃嚘 Zulu phrases

How to Say "Cat" in Zulu

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ikati
"Cat" in Zulu 路 say it like ee-kah-tee

The most natural way to say "Cat" in Zulu is ikati. 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

ikati elincane
used to refer to a kitten
ikati elikhulu
used to refer to a large cat

When to use it

Use 'ikati' when referring to a cat in general. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts. You can use it when talking about pets or when discussing animals in general.

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Examples in Zulu

ZuluEnglish
Ikati lami likhumbula.My cat is playful.
Ngithanda ikati elincane.I love the kitten.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'ikati' with 'inja', which means dog.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

What is the plural of 'ikati'?

The plural is 'amakati'.

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