English–Korean

“cat” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationkoyangi

Example

저는 고양이를 좋아해요.cheo neun ko yang i reul cho a hae yo

I like cats.

Illustration for 고양이 (cat)

How to say “cat” in Korean

“Cat” in Korean is 고양이 (koyangi).

A small, furry, four-legged mammal that lives with people or appears outdoors.

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

Example sentences with 고양이

어제 길에서 새끼 고양이를 봤어요.eo je ki re seo sae kki ko yang i reul pwa sseo yo

Yesterday I saw a kitten on the street.

Tips for using 고양이

  • A useful pattern is to place a possessive word before 고양이 (goyangi, "cat") when describing a pet that feels like part of the family.

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