Hindi · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Cat" in Hindi: बिल्ली
बिल्लीbilli
बिल्ली (billi) means cat, and it is feminine. A male cat can be called बिल्ला (bilaa), but billi is the default people use. Street cats and pets both take this word.
Spotting a stray
वहाँ एक बिल्ली दूध पी रही है।vahaan ek billi doodh pee rahi hai.
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How to pronounce बिल्ली
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BIL-li
/bɪlliː/
Billi is BIL-li with a short i in both beats. The ll is a clear double l feel. Keep it light and quick, not English belly.
"Cat" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| बिल्लीbilli | cat The default word for a cat. | The default word for a cat. |
| बिल्लाbilaa | male cat When you specifically mean a tomcat. | When you specifically mean a tomcat. |
| बिल्ली का बच्चाbilli ka bachcha | kitten A cat's baby. | A cat's baby. |
| पालतू बिल्लीpaaltu billi | pet cat A cat kept at home. | A cat kept at home. |
How to use बिल्ली in real life
- 1Spotting a stray
वहाँ एक बिल्ली दूध पी रही है।
vahaan ek billi doodh pee rahi hai.
A cat is drinking milk there.
Rahi agrees with feminine billi.
- 2Visiting a friend
आपकी बिल्ली का नाम क्या है?
aapki billi ka naam kya hai?
What is your cat's name?
Aapki agrees with feminine billi.
- 3Warning a guest
बिल्ली काटती नहीं, पर डरती है।
billi kaatti nahin, par darti hai.
The cat doesn't bite, but she gets scared.
Helpful before someone reaches to pet.
Mistakes English speakers make with बिल्ली
Incorrect: Mera billi cute hai.
Correct: Meri billi cute hai.
Billi is feminine: meri.
Incorrect: Calling every cat kutta by slip
Correct: Billi for cat, kutta for dog
Keep the two animal words separate; they appear together often in talk.
Good to know
Street cats are part of many neighborhoods, fed by shopkeepers and families. Not every cat wants petting—ask the owner first. Milk bowls at doorsteps are a familiar sight.
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Meeting a neighbor's pet on the stairs
ChatPal
सावधान, मेरी बिल्ली यहाँ बैठी है।
saavdhaan, meri billi yahaan baithi hai.
Careful, my cat is sitting here.
You
क्या मैं बिल्ली को सहला सकता हूँ?
kya main billi ko sehla sakta hoon?
May I stroke the cat?
ChatPal
धीरे से, बिल्ली नई लोगों से शर्माती है।
dheere se, billi naye logon se sharmaati hai.
Gently; the cat is shy with new people.
You
समझ गया, प्यारी बिल्ली है।
samajh gaya, pyaari billi hai.
Got it, she's a lovely cat.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Cat" in Hindi
Is billi feminine?
Yes. Say meri billi even if the cat is male unless you use bilaa.
What is bilaa?
A male cat. Many people still say billi for any cat.
How do I say kitten?
Say billi ka bachcha.
How do I ask if a cat bites?
Ask billi kaatti hai kya?
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