Cat in Tagalog

Cat in Tagalog is “Pusa” – the common term Filipinos use for these beloved feline companions. Whether you’re a pet owner, animal lover, or learning Tagalog, understanding how to talk about cats in Filipino culture opens up conversations about one of the most popular household pets. Let’s explore the complete translation, pronunciation, synonyms, and practical usage examples below.

[Words] = Cat

[Definition]:

• Cat /kæt/
• Noun: A small domesticated carnivorous mammal with soft fur, a short snout, and retractable claws, often kept as a pet or for catching mice.

[Synonyms] = Pusa, Ming-ming, Muning, Kuting (kitten)

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: The cat is sleeping peacefully on the couch in the living room.
Ex1_PH: Ang pusa ay natutulog nang mapayapa sa sofa sa sala.

Ex2_EN: My neighbor’s cat always comes to our house looking for food.
Ex2_PH: Ang pusa ng aming kapitbahay ay laging pumupunta sa aming bahay upang maghanap ng pagkain.

Ex3_EN: The little cat was rescued from the street and adopted by a loving family.
Ex3_PH: Ang maliit na pusa ay nailigtas mula sa kalye at inampon ng isang mapagmahal na pamilya.

Ex4_EN: She feeds the stray cats in the neighborhood every morning.
Ex4_PH: Pinapakain niya ang mga pulang pusa sa kapitbahayan tuwing umaga.

Ex5_EN: The cat climbed up the tree and couldn’t get down by itself.
Ex5_PH: Ang pusa ay umakyat sa puno at hindi makalusong mag-isa.