Korean Conversation · Level 188
15 words
Korean word
애완동물
Pronunciation
Romanizationaewandongmul
Meaning
- nounpet
Example
우리 집에는 애완동물이 있어요.u ri chi be neun ae wan dong mu ri i sseo yo
We have a pet at home.
More examples
주말마다 애완동물과 함께 산책해요.chu mal ma da ae wan dong mul gwa ham kke san chae kae yo
I go for a walk with my pet every weekend.
Core concept
A household animal kept and cared for because people feel affection for it.
Common phrases
애완동물을 키우다ae wan dong mu reul ki u da
keep a pet
애완동물을 입양하다ae wan dong mu reul i byang ha da
adopt a pet
애완동물과 산책하다ae wan dong mul gwa san chae ka da
walk with a pet
Similar words
반려동물pallyeodongmul: An animal that shares a person's daily life as a companion.
반려견pallyeogyeon: A dog that lives with a person as a close companion.
반려묘pallyeomyo: A cat that lives with a person as a close companion.
Definition in Korean
사람이 집에서 기르며 애정을 주는 동물을 이르는 말.sa ra mi chi be seo ki reu myeo ae jeong eul chu neun tong mu reul i reu neun mal
Word origin
This Sino-Korean compound combines elements meaning cherishing and animal, giving the idea of an animal kept for affection.
Usage tips
- English pet can cover many companion animals, so the Korean word is not limited to dogs or cats.
Opposites
- 야생동물yasaengdongmulwild animalnoun
- 가축kachuklivestocknoun
Related words
- 애완동물용품aewandongmuryongpumpet suppliesnoun
- 애완동물보호소aewandongmulbohosopet shelternoun
- 애완동물등록aewandongmuldeungnokpet registrationnoun