ко́тка
kótkafeminine
The English word "cat" is translated into Bulgarian as ко́тка (kótka). Wiktionary also lists ко́те (kóte) and кота́к (koták).
Meaning: domestic species (noun)
Ways to say it
| Bulgarian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ко́тка | kótka | feminine |
| ко́те | kóte | neuter |
| кота́к | koták | masculine |
| котара́к | kotarák | masculine |
This term refers to the domestic species of cat.
Which one should you use?
Bulgarian uses different forms depending on the gender and size of the cat. ко́тка is used specifically for a female cat, while кота́к is used specifically for a male cat. If you are referring to a large or sturdy male cat, use котара́к. The neuter form ко́те is used to refer to a kitten.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
To say "the cats" when referring to the definite plural of a feminine cat, use ко́тките.
How do you pronounce it?
kótka
Did you know?
- While ко́те specifically means 'kitten', it is frequently used as a term of endearment for children or loved ones, regardless of their age.
- The plural ко́тките uses a definite article attached to the end of the word, a rare feature among Indo-European languages that is characteristic of Bulgarian.
- While 'ко́тка' is the standard term, the word китка (kítka) sounds similar but actually means 'bouquet' or 'braid', a distinction that can lead to humorous confusion for beginners.
Examples in context
- Виждаш ли тази котка? Тя е много красива.Can you see that cat? It is very beautiful.
- Намери ми най-малкото коте в целия квартал.Find me the smallest cat in the whole neighborhood.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cat” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
