English–Korean

“animal” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationtongmul

Example

저는 동물을 좋아해요.cheo neun tong mu reul cho a hae yo

I like animals.

Illustration for 동물 (animal)

How to say “animal” in Korean

“Animal” in Korean is 동물 (tongmul).

A self-moving living creature that senses and reacts to its surroundings.

Full entry for 동물: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 동물

우리는 동물 보호를 위해 기부했어요.u ri neun tong mul po ho reul wi hae ki bu hae sseo yo

We donated to protect animals.

Tips for using 동물

  • 동물 (dongmul, "animal") is useful for talking about pets, farm animals, wild creatures, and animals studied in science, not just animals kept at home.

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