cath
/kaːθ/feminine
The Welsh word for cat is cath.
cath refers to the domestic species of cat.
Meaning: domestic species (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural, use cathod. The standard form cath is feminine.
How do you pronounce it?
/kaːθ/
Did you know?
- In Welsh folklore, the cath is often associated with the supernatural and can be seen as a familiar to witches.
- In traditional Welsh rural communities, the cath was highly valued for its role in protecting grain stores from rodents.
- Using the word cath in a sentence requires you to pay attention to the definite article, which also changes to match its feminine gender.
Examples in context
- Cath ydy honno?Is that a cat?This sentence is useful for asking if something is a cath.Tatoeba #7590334 by SteCymru14, translation #67092 by CK
- Does dim cath gyda fi.I don't have a cat.This sentence is useful for stating that one does not have a cath.Tatoeba #2797420 by Deerhound, translation #881861 by papabear
- Mae'r cath yn chwarae yn yr ardd.The cat is playing in the garden.
Example conversation
Rhys and Sian are looking at a pet store window.
- RhysEdrychwch ar y cath bach hon!Look at this little cat!
- SianMae hi'n rhyfedd iawn.She is very cute.
- RhysYdy Sian eisiau cath?Does Sian want a cat?
- SianYdw, ond mae gennym ni hanner un eisoes.Yes, but we already have half one.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cat” translations and entries cath, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
