kucing
/ˈkut͡ʃiŋ/
The Indonesian word for cat is kucing.
kucing refers to the domestic species of cat.
Meaning: domestic species (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkutʃiŋ/
Did you know?
- The word kucing is used in the phrase kucing-kucingan, which describes a game of hide-and-seek or a situation where two people are avoiding each other.
- The Tagalog word for 'kitten' is kuting, which shares the same linguistic roots as the Indonesian kucing.
- In traditional Javanese-influenced Indonesian culture, certain cats with specific markings are sometimes thought to bring 'hoki' or 'luck' to a household.
Examples in context
- Aku benci kucing Tom.I hate Tom's cat.This sentence shows how to express a dislike for a specific cat.Tatoeba #12461867 by HAGNi, translation #10191685 by CK
- Kucing itu minum susu.The cat drinks milk.This sentence illustrates a cat drinking milk.Tatoeba #13737264 by HAGNi, translation #44564 by CM
- Kucing itu sangat imut.The cat is very cute.This sentence is useful for describing a cat as being very cute.Tatoeba #10670340 by HAGNi, translation #44566 by CK
- Saya memiliki seekor kucing.I have a cat.
- Apakah Anda menyukai kucing rumah?Do you like house cats?
- Miaw-miaw, Lucu sekali kucingmu!Meow-meow, your cat is so cute!
- 90 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Maya and Adi are looking at a stray cat in the park.
- MayaAdi, lihat kucing itu!Adi, look at that cat!
- AdiWah, kucing itu terlihat lapar.Wow, that cat looks hungry.
- MayaMari kita beri dia makanan.Let's give it some food.
- AdiIde bagus, Maya.Good idea, Maya.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cat” translations and entries kucing, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries kucing, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
