🇮🇳 Telugu phrases

How to Say "Dog" in Telugu

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
కుక్క
"Dog" in Telugu · say it like koo-kah

The most natural way to say "Dog" in Telugu is కుక్క. 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

పిల్లి కుక్క
used to refer to a puppy
కుక్క పిల్ల
another way to say puppy, more casual

When to use it

Use 'కుక్క' when talking about dogs in general. It can refer to any dog, regardless of breed or size. You can use it in both formal and informal contexts.

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Examples in Telugu

TeluguEnglish
ఈ కుక్క చాలా అందంగా ఉంది.This dog is very beautiful.
Common mistake
Some learners confuse 'కుక్క' with 'పిల్లి', which means cat.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

What is the plural of 'కుక్క'?

The plural is 'కుక్కలు'.

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