English–Korean
“pet” in Korean
How to say “pet” in Korean
“Pet” in Korean is 반려동물 (pallyeodongmul).
An animal that shares a person's everyday life as a companion.
Example sentences with 반려동물
반려동물을 돌보는 데 시간이 많이 들어요.pal lyeo dong mu reul tol bo neun te si ga ni ma ni teu reo yo
Taking care of a pet takes a lot of time.
Tips for using 반려동물
- In modern Korean, this word can sound warmer and more respectful than the everyday English label pet, especially in animal welfare discussions.
Other Korean words for “pet”
우리 집에는 애완동물이 있어요.u ri chi be neun ae wan dong mu ri i sseo yo
We have a pet at home.