What is which word is supposed to be cat?

In many languages, the word for "cat" varies significantly. Here's a brief overview focusing on a few key examples:

  • In English, the word for cat is simply "cat".

  • In Spanish, the word for cat is "gato" (masculine) or "gata" (feminine).

  • In French, it is "chat" (masculine) or "chatte" (feminine).

  • In German, the word for cat is "Katze".