katt
/ˈkatː/common gender
The Swedish word for cat is katt.
katt refers to the domestic species.
Meaning: domestic species (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The word follows common-gender patterns. The definite form is katten (the cat), the plural is katter (cats) and the definite plural is katterna (the cats).
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkatː/
Did you know?
- While it is a common pet name today, in historical Swedish folklore, the word katt was sometimes used as a 'minced oath' to avoid speaking more powerful or dark names associated with the devil.
- While katt is the standard word, a Swedish person might use the word kisse to speak to or about a cat in a much more affectionate, 'kitty' style.
- In Swedish, the word kattunge for 'kitten' uses the word unge, which can be used for any young animal or even a human child.
Examples in context
- Jag har en katt.I have a cat.This sentence shows how to use katt to state ownership.Tatoeba #2654387 by herrsilen, translation #2399188 by amazighgirl
- Såg du min katt?Did you see my cat?This sentence uses katt to ask a question about a pet.Tatoeba #3601494 by loghaD, translation #3601132 by Jesse
- Er katt är tjock.Your cat is fat.This sentence uses katt to describe a cat's physical state.Tatoeba #2261689 by loghaD, translation #2261100 by Hybrid
- Åh, vilken söt kissekatt!Oh, what a cute kitty!
- Min kattunge är så lekfull.My kitten is very playful.
- Kom hit, lilla misse!Come here, little pussycat!
- 139 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alice and Karl are sitting in a living room with a pet.
- AliceVar är din katt?Where is your cat?
- KarlMin katt sover i soffan.My cat is sleeping on the sofa.
- AliceDen är så söt.It is so cute.
- KarlJa, hon är jättesnäll.Yes, she is very sweet.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cat” translations and entries katt, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries katt, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
