mačka
/mat͡ʃka/feminine
The English word 'cat' is translated into Slovak as mačka. Wiktionary also lists kocúr.
Meaning: domestic species (noun)
Ways to say it
| Slovak | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| mačka | /mat͡ʃka/ | feminine |
| kocúr | /kɔt͡suːr/ | masculine |
The word is used to refer to the domestic species of cat.
Which one should you use?
While mačka is the general term for a cat, kocúr is used specifically to refer to a male cat.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word mačka is a feminine noun. Its plural form is mačky.
How do you pronounce it?
/matʃka/
Did you know?
- The word mačka is derived from maca, an affectionate term similar to the English 'pussycat'.
- When calling a cat in Slovak, people often use a variation of the root maca rather than the formal word mačka.
- The term mačička is a common diminutive used to express affection, much like the English 'kitty'.
Examples in context
- Čia je to mačka?Whose cat is that?This sentence is useful for asking about the ownership of a mačka.Tatoeba #9079936 by Dominika7, translation #8975915 by CK
- Tá mačka je šedá?Is that cat grey?This sentence is useful for asking about the color of a mačka.Tatoeba #8935999 by Dominika7, translation #5272667 by kemushi69
- To je vaša mačka?Is this your cat?This sentence is useful for asking if a mačka belongs to someone.Tatoeba #9174223 by Dominika7, translation #2220707 by Eldad
- Tá mačka je veľmi krásna.That cat is very beautiful.
- Tá mačička je taká roztomilá!That little cat is so cute!
- 84 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Zuzana and Jakub are visiting a friend's house.
- ZuzanaPozri, tam je tvoja mačka!Look, there is your cat!
- JakubÁno, moja mačka sa volá Luna.Yes, my cat is called Luna.
- ZuzanaJe tá mačka veľmi hravá?Is that cat very playful?
- JakubÁno, rada sa hrá s loptičkou.Yes, she likes to play with a ball.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cat” translations and entries mačka, kocúr, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries kocúr, mačka, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
