Cat Says 'Hi' Like a Human Instead of Meowing and It's Absolutely Priceless

Cats never cease to amaze us with everything they're able to do, like this cat who likes to speak English instead of meowing.

On May 28, 2024, TikTok user denden (@ldnmhvl) shared a video of their cat who prefers to speak English. Take a look!

In a short but sweet video , we meet a beautiful grey and white cat with big eyes and an adorable fluffy tail.

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"POV: your cat doesn't know how to 'meow,'" the text on the screen reads as we greet the cat with the big round eyes who has something to say.

"Hi yeh," the sweet cat says instead of a typical cat meow.

"Hi, hi, hi," he continues.

He says it a few more times, and it's hilarious.

In the comments, people had a whole range of feelings about this cat's ability to say "Hi" in English.

"It's bilingual," one shared.

"My cat doesn't meow either," someone else shared, "instead she says, 'Mih.'"

"He sounds so polite," added another.

"Can I get a hooya," joked someone else.

"He looks so sad when they laughed at him," another pointed out.

What Do Different Cat Noises and Sounds Mean?

Cats make a whole lot of noises, and some of them can mimic the sounds we make in English. They can also meow, chirp, trill, chatter, and growl.

"Up to 21 different feline vocalizations have been described in scientific research, but their vocal repertoire probably contains even more," PetMD shares. "Cats can use these vocalizations to create complex phrases—sort of like sentences created by people—and there are many reasons for why they speak up."

According to the experts, cats meow when greeting someone or asking for something. Mama cats chirp, but they can also chirp when excited or frustrated. Cats make a trill, a happy sound. They chatter when they see something they want that's out of reach, and they growl or hiss to scare off someone.

Of course, these aren't exhaustive explanations for the sounds our cats make, but they're a basic starting point for understanding what each means.

Other cats, like this one, can change their meows to sound more like English.  And they do this, also, to get our attention. It's often a drawn-out chirp that makes it sound more like they're saying "hello" or "hi."

"While different types of cat vocalizations have different meanings, a general rule of thumb is that any change in a cat’s vocalization—the frequency, intensity, duration, or pitch—warrants a visit to the veterinarian to evaluate for pain, illness, or anxiety," PetMD shares.