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How do you say "cat" in Arabic?
قطة
Utta
In Arabic, "cat" is قطة.
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Pronunciation
Say 'ut-tah' with two syllables and stress on the first, the double 't' sound sharp.
Writing and usage
قطة has three letters and ends with the feminine marker ة. The ق (qaf) at the start is a deep, guttural sound.
Example sentence
القطة حيوان أليف وناعم.
Cats are soft, domesticated animals.
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How to remember قطة
The sound قطة is sharp and quick, matching how cats move and react with speed.
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Questions about قطة
How do you say "cat" in Arabic?
In Arabic, "cat" is قطة. It is a noun.
How is قطة written in Arabic?
قطة has three letters and ends with the feminine marker ة. The ق (qaf) at the start is a deep, guttural sound.
How is قطة used in a sentence?
Use قطة as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: القطة حيوان أليف وناعم. (Cats are soft, domesticated animals.).
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