Cat In Other Languages: A Cat In Another Language Will Still Meow

By Bailee Noella May 04, 2019

When you think of the word “cat,” it is most likely the domestic feline friends that curl up in our laps and climb trees that come to mind, and rightly so. But the word “cat” has not always strictly referred to the lovable fuzz balls we know today. In fact, the true meaning of the word encompasses a much broader array of animals. Cat truly means “small mammal.” This can be seen in Scandinavian languages where katt has been used as a suffix to describe a variety of furry critters, such as weasels and monkeys. While these animals were given names such as røyskatt and apekatt, felines were crowned the honor of being referred to simply as “katt.” While the spelling varies, this is how many of us refer to felines today.

Of course, not all languages borrowed inspiration from the kingdoms of Denmark, Sweden, and Norway. So what do people around the globe call our laser pointer chasing, mouse catching, purring companions? With the help of Google translate, here is a list of the word “cat” in other languages in alphabetical order.

Cat In Other Languages

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Looking at such an expansive list of “cat” in other languages, one can’t help but think about the countless adoring relationships between cats and their humans all over the world. With the help of these translations, you can point out a cute cat no matter which country you’re in. Whether you call a cat “gato” or “katze,” we all love to appreciate our feline friends!

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