Korean word

반려동물

Pronunciation

Romanizationpallyeodongmul

Meaning

  • nounpet

Example

우리 집에는 반려동물이 있어요.u ri chi be neun pal lyeo dong mu ri i sseo yo

We have a pet at home.

Illustration for 반려동물 (pet)

More examples

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.

Core concept

An animal that shares a person's everyday life as a companion.

Common phrases

  • 반려동물 돌봄pal lyeo dong mul tol bom

    pet care

  • 반려동물 병원pal lyeo dong mul pyeong won

    veterinary hospital

  • 반려동물 유기pal lyeo dong mul yu gi

    pet abandonment

Similar words

애완동물aewandongmul: A household animal kept and cared for as a source of affection and enjoyment.
반려견pallyeogyeon: A dog that lives with people as a close everyday companion.
반려묘pallyeomyo: A cat that shares a person's home and daily life.

Definition in Korean

사람의 동반자로서 일상에서 함께 지내는 동물sa ra mui tong ban ja ro seo il sang e seo ham kke chi nae neun tong mul

Word origin

It is a Sino-Korean compound formed from elements meaning companion and animal.

Usage tips

  • In modern Korean, this word can sound warmer and more respectful than the everyday English label pet, especially in animal welfare discussions.

Opposites

  • 야생동물yasaengdongmulwildlifenoun

Related words

  • 반려문화pallyeomunhwacompanion-animal culturenoun
  • 반려생활pallyeosaenghwallife with a petnoun

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