Many people learn another language for fun, for business, or out of necessity. So if you live with a cat, you may wonder how to decipher its cryptic meows. Fortunately, there’s now an answer, courtesy of Tommy Wylde, an animal expert.

Tommy says purring means your cat is comfortable and feeling secure. On the other hand, loud meows could mean your cat wants something such as food or your attention. Hissing is a sign of anger, which is usually followed by someone bleeding profusely and wishing they had never gotten near a cat.

To learn more about different ways to interpret a cat’s communication, click here.