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The common Spanish word for 'cat' is gato for a male cat and gata for a female cat. You hear gato in everyday speech and in stories.

In French, a male cat is chat and a female cat is chatte. The word chat shows up in conversation, books, and even idioms.

German uses Katze for cat generally, though Kater specifically means a male cat. Katze is the go-to word in speech and writing.

Italian uses gatto for a male cat and gatta for a female cat. These words appear in everyday talk and in cultural references.

Portuguese says gato for a male cat and gata for a female cat, just like Spanish and Italian. You’ll hear these in Brazil and Portugal.

In Russian, the word is кот kot for a male cat and кошка koshka for a female cat or cats in general. Both forms appear in speech and media.

Mandarin Chinese uses 猫 māo for cat whether male or female. This character shows up in signs, stories, and daily talk.

Japanese says 猫 neko for cat and uses this word in language, art, and popular culture. It covers both male and female cats.

Arabic uses قط qiṭṭ for cat and sometimes adds قطّة qiṭṭa for a female cat. The word appears in speech, literature, and media.

Hindi calls a cat बिल्ली billī, which works for both male and female cats. This word is common in conversation and stories.

Turkish uses kedi for cat regardless of gender. It’s the standard word in speech, writing, and everyday life.

Here is a table summarizing the words for cat in each language to help you compare and remember them:

With these words you can recognize or ask about cats across many languages so feel free to share them in your next multilingual chat!