Hebrew · Nature & Environment
חתול
chatul
Cat
Beginnernoun · masculine
Definition
A small pet animal; street cats are a fixture of Israeli cities.
Example
החתול ישן בשמש.
The cat is sleeping in the sun.
Etymology
The word 'חתול' (chatul) means 'cat' and is believed to have originated from ancient linguistic links to the domestication of this animal. The term is widely adopted in modern Hebrew.
How & Where It’s Used
'חתול' is common in everyday spoken Hebrew and is used in informal contexts, especially in conversations about pets.