🇮🇳 Hindi phrases

How to Say "Dog" in Hindi

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
कुत्ता
"Dog" in Hindi · say it like koo-taa

The most natural way to say "Dog" in Hindi is कुत्ता. 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

कुतिया
used specifically for female dogs
पिल्ला
used for a puppy or young dog

When to use it

Use 'कुत्ता' when referring to a dog 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 Hindi

HindiEnglish
मेरा कुत्ता बहुत प्यारा है।My dog is very cute.
क्या तुम्हें कुत्ते पसंद हैं?Do you like dogs?
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'कुत्ता' with 'बिल्ली', which means cat.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear कुत्ता, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Hindi with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

क्या कुत्ता और पिल्ला एक ही चीज हैं?

नहीं, 'कुत्ता' वयस्क कुत्ते के लिए है, जबकि 'पिल्ला' छोटे कुत्ते के लिए है।

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