English–Korean

“puppy” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationkangaji

Example

우리 집에 강아지가 있어요.u ri chi be kang a ji ga i sseo yo

There is a puppy at our house.

Illustration for 강아지 (puppy)

How to say “puppy” in Korean

“Puppy” in Korean is 강아지 (kangaji).

A lovable young dog seen as a small companion.

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

Example sentences with 강아지

강아지를 키우고 있어요.kang a ji reul ki u go i sseo yo

I am raising a puppy.

Tips for using 강아지

  • Because the word carries a warm, cute feeling, it fits naturally in family talk about a young dog and sounds more affectionate than a plain animal label.

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