کُتّا
kuttāmasculine
The English word 'dog' is translated into Urdu as کُتّا (kuttā). Wiktionary also lists سَگ (sag).
Meaning: animal (noun)
Ways to say it
| Urdu | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| کُتّا | kuttā | masculine |
| سَگ | sag | masculine |
The word refers to the animal. In a social context, calling someone کُتّا is a common insult, similar to calling someone a dog in English.
Which one should you use?
سَگ is an alternative masculine form.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both forms provided are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
kuttā
When do people say it?
When discussing specific types of animals, such as a hunting dog, the phrase Shikari Kutta is used.
Did you know?
- The term کُتیا, the feminine form of 'dog', is not just used for the animal but is also a highly derogatory and specific slur for women.
- The phrase کُتّے کی موت literally means 'the death of a dog'. It is used idiomatically to describe someone who meets a miserable or lonely end.
- The word سَگ (sag) is actually a Persian loanword that was integrated into Urdu, which is why it sounds more sophisticated than the native-influenced کُتّا.
Examples in context
- وہ ایک کُتّا ہے۔woh aik kutta hai.That is a dog.
- کُتّا شور مچا رہا ہے۔kutta shor macha raha hai.The dog is making noise.
- کیا یہ کُتّا آپ کا ہے؟kya yeh kutta aap ka hai?Is this dog yours?
Example conversation
Ali and Zainab are walking in a park when they see a stray animal.
- زینب Zainabعلی، دیکھو وہاں ایک کُتّا ہے۔Ali, dekho wahan aik kutta hai.Ali, look, there is a dog there.
- علی Aliہاں، وہ بہت چھوٹا کُتّا ہے۔haan, woh bohat chota kutta hai.Yes, that is a very small dog.
- زینب Zainabکیا وہ کُتّا بھونک رہا ہے؟kya woh kutta bhonk raha hai?Is that dog barking?
- علی Aliنہیں، وہ کُتّا خاموش ہے۔nahi, woh kutta khamosh hai.No, the dog is quiet.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “dog” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
