Korean word

강아지

Pronunciation

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Meaning

  • nounpuppy

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)

More examples

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

I am raising a puppy.

Core concept

A lovable young dog seen as a small companion.

Common phrases

  • 강아지 키우다kang a ji ki u da

    raise a puppy

  • 강아지 입양하다kang a ji i byang ha da

    adopt a puppy

  • 강아지 돌보다kang a ji tol bo da

    care for a puppy

Similar words

개kae: A dog of any age, from a young puppy to a fully grown animal.
반려견pallyeogyeon: A dog that lives with people as a companion and source of comfort.
애완견aewangyeon: A dog kept at home as a beloved pet.

Definition in Korean

어린 개를 이르는 말로, 갓 태어난 때부터 어느 정도 자랄 때까지 작고 귀여운 상태의 개를 가리킨다.eo rin kae reul i reu neun mal lo kat tae eo nan ttae bu teo eo neu cheong do cha ral ttae kka ji chak kko kwi yeo un sang tae ui kae reul ka ri kin da

Word origin

The origin is uncertain, so the whole native Korean word is best remembered with a picture of a small, playful dog rather than with a guessed breakdown.

Usage tips

  • 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.

Opposites

  • 성견seonggyeonadult dognoun

Related words

  • 강아지용품kangajiyongpumpuppy suppliesnoun
  • 강아지간식kangajigansikpuppy treatsnoun
  • 강아지털kangajiteolpuppy furnoun

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