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In today's lesson, we will learn some basic Korean vocabulary related to animals. __TOC__


==Main Terms==
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/korean Korean] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn about animals in Korean. Animals have always been an important part of Korean culture, appearing in many traditional folk tales, songs, and artwork. Knowing the names of animals in Korean can also help you to communicate better with native speakers who may want to discuss pets or wildlife.
Below is a table of 15 words related to animals in Korean with their pronunciation and translation in English.  
 
__TOC__
 
 
<span link>Once you've mastered this lesson, take a look at these related pages: [[Language/Korean/Vocabulary/Drinks|Drinks]], [[Language/Korean/Vocabulary/Weather-and-Seasons|Korean Vocabulary Daily Routine Weather and Seasons]], [[Language/Korean/Vocabulary/Geography|Geography]] & [[Language/Korean/Vocabulary/Food|Food]].</span>
==Basic Vocabulary==
 
Let's start with some basic animal names in Korean. Pronunciation notes for each word will be indicated with the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) in square brackets, followed by a transliteration in parentheses, and finally the English translation.  


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
!Korean !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Word in Korean !! Pronunciation !! Translation in English
|곰 (gom) || [kom] || bear
|-
|-
| 개 ||gae || dog
|비버 (bibeo) || [pi.bʌ] || beaver
|-
|-
| 고양이 ||goyang-i || cat
|새 (sae) || [sɛ] || bird
|-
|-
| 소 ||so || cow
|멧돼지 (metdwaeji) || [me.t͈wɛ.d͡ʑi] || wild boar
|-
|-
| 말 ||mal || horse
|고양이 (goyang-i) || [ko.jaŋ.i] || cat
|-
|-
| 돼지 ||dwaeji || pig
|닭 (dak) || [tak̚] || chicken
|-
|-
| 닭 ||dak || chicken
|소 (so) || [so] || cow
|-
|-
| 양 ||yang || sheep
|까마귀 (kkamagwi) || [k͈a.ma.ɡɥi] || crow
|-
|-
| 당나귀 ||dang-na-gui || donkey
|사슴 (saseum) || [sa.sɯm] || deer
|-
|-
| 토끼 ||tokki || rabbit
|개 (gae) || [kɛ]  || dog
|-
|-
| 사슴 ||saseum || deer
|돌고래 (dolgorae) || [tol.ɡo.ɾɛ] || dolphin
|-
|-
| 여우 ||yeou || fox
|오리 (ori) || [o.ɾi] || duck
|-
|-
| 조류 ||joryu || bird
|독수리 (doksuri) || [tok.s͈u.ɾi] || eagle
|-
|-
| 거북이 ||geobugi || turtle
|코끼리 (kokkiri) || [kʰo.k͈i.ɾi] || elephant
|-
|-
| 뱀 ||baem || snake
|홍학 (honghak) || [hoŋ.ɦak̚] || flamingo
|-
|-
| 상어 ||sangeo || shark
|여우 (yeou) || [jʌ.u] || fox
|-
|염소 (yeomso) || [jʌm.so] || goat
|-
|거위 (geowi) || [kʌ.ɥi] || goose
|-
|고릴라 (gorilla) || [ko.ɾil.la] || gorilla
|-
|이 (i) || [i] || louse
|-
|원숭이 (won-sung-i) || [wʌn.sʊŋ.i] || monkey
|-
|쥐 (jwi) || [t͡ɕɥi] || mouse
|-
|앵무새 (aengmusae) || [ɛŋ.mu.sɛ] || parrot
|-
|돼지 (dwaeji) || [twɛ.d͡ʑi] || pig
|-
|토끼 (tokki) || [to.k͈i] || rabbit
|-
|양 (yang) || [jaŋ] || sheep
|-
|나무늘보 (namuneulbo) || [na.mu.nɯl.bo] || sloth
|-
|거미 (geomi) || [kʌ.mi] || spider
|}
|}


==Useful Phrases==
In Korea, pets are becoming increasingly popular. To talk about your own pet, use the word 애완동물 (aewan-dongmul), which means "pet."
Here are some useful phrases using the words above:


* 개가 좋아하는 것은 무엇입니까? (gae-ga jo-ahaneun geos-eun mueos-imnikka?) – What does a dog like?
*노랑이 (norang-i) - yellow cat
* 돼지는 먹고 자는 것을 좋아합니다. (dwaeji-neun meokgo janeun geos-eul jo-ahabnida.) – Pigs like to eat and sleep.
**Person 1: 노랑이가 귀엽네. (Norang-i-ga gwi-yeomne.) (The yellow cat is cute.)
* 여우는 밤에 나가서 사냥을 합니다. (yeou-neun bam-e nagaseo sanyang-eul habnida.) – Foxes go out at night to hunt.
**Person 2: 맞아요? (Maja-yo?) (Really?)
* 소는 목장에서 사는 것을 좋아합니다. (so-neun mokjang-eseo saneun geos-eul jo-ahabnida.) – Cows like to live in a barn.
* 닭은 밤에 잠을 자는 것을 좋아합니다. (dak-eun bam-e jam-eul janeun geos-eul jo-ahabnida.) – Chickens like to sleep at night.
* 고양이는 낮에 쉬는 것을 좋아합니다. (goyang-i-neun naj-e swineun geos-eul jo-ahabnida.) – Cats like to rest during the day.
* 뱀은 밤에 먹이를 찾는 것을 좋아합니다. (baem-eun bam-e meogi-reul chatneun geos-eul jo-ahabnida.) – Snakes like to look for food at night.
* 조류는 날개를 사용하여 날아다닙니다. (joryu-neun nalgae-reul sayong-hayeo nal-ada-pinida.) – Birds use their wings to fly.
* 토끼는 밤에 뛰는 것을 좋아합니다. (tokki-neun bam-e ttwineun geos-eul jo-ahabnida.) – Rabbits like to run at night.
* 말은 말타기를 하는 것을 좋아합니다. (mal-eun maltagi-reul haneun geos-eul jo-ahabnida.) – Horses like to ride.
* 상어는 바다에서 살고 있습니다. (sangeo-neun bada-eseo salgo itseumnida.) – Sharks live in the sea.
* 양은 초원에서 살고 있습니다. (yang-eun chowon-eseo salgo itseumnida.) – Sheep live in the meadow.
* 당나귀는 농장에서 살고 있습니다. (dang-na-gui-neun nongjang-eseo salgo itseumnida.) – Donkeys live in the farm.
* 거북이는 물에서 살고 있습니다. (geobugi-neun mure-eseo salgo itseumnida.) – Turtles live in the water.


*Korean people also have a deep respect for nature and animals. For example, the white tiger is considered a sacred animal in Korean mythology. Tigers in general are believed to have the power to ward off evil spirits.


==Related Lessons==
==Useful Vocabulary==
* [[Language/Korean/Vocabulary/Colors|Colors]]
 
* [[Language/Korean/Vocabulary/Food|Food]]
Here are some additional animal-related vocabulary in Korean that you may find useful:
* [[Language/Korean/Vocabulary/Feelings-and-Emotions|Feelings and Emotions]]
 
* [[Language/Korean/Vocabulary/Animal|Animal]]
{| class="wikitable"
* [[Language/Korean/Vocabulary/Days-of-the-Week|Days of the Week]]
!Korean !! Pronunciation !! English
* [[Language/Korean/Vocabulary/How-to-Say-Hello-and-Greetings|How to Say Hello and Greetings]]
|-
* [[Language/Korean/Vocabulary/Body|Body]]
|펭귄 (penggwin) || [pʰɛŋ.ɡɥin] || penguin
* [[Language/Korean/Vocabulary/Fruits|Fruits]]
|-
* [[Language/Korean/Vocabulary/Drinks|Drinks]]
|진드기 (jindeugi) || [t͡ɕin.dɯ.ɡi] || tick
|-
|비둘기 (bidulgi) || [pi.dul.ɡi] || pigeon
|-
|하이에나 (haiena) || [ha.i.e.na] || hyena
|-
|바다사자 (badasaja) || [pa.da.sa.d͡ʑa] || sea lion
|}
 
When talking about an animal in plural, simply add the suffix -들 (-deul) to the noun. For example, 개들 (gaedeul) means "dogs" in Korean.
 
*Person 1: 몇 마리 돼지가 있어요? (Myeot mari dwaejiga isseoyo?) (How many pigs do you have?)
**Person 2: 네, 세 마리 있어요. (Ne, se mari isseoyo.) (I have three.)
 
*In Korean, you can also use onomatopoeic words to describe animal sounds. Here are a few examples:
 
{| class="wikitable"
!Korean !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|멍멍 (meong-meong) || [mʌŋ.mʌŋ] || woof (dog)
|-
|물렁물렁 (mul-leong-mul-leong) || [mul.lʌŋ.mul.lʌŋ] || slosh (fish)
|-
|미유미유 (mi-yu-mi-yu) || [mi.ju.mi.ju] || meow (cat)
|-
|꾹꾹 (kkuk-kkuk) || [k͈uk̚.k͈uk̚] || ribbit (frog)
|-
|쪼끼리 (jjo-kkiri) || [t͈ɕo.k͈i.ɾi] || chirp (bird)
|}
 
*Person 1: 그 새가 어떻게 울고 있어요? (Geu saega eoddeohge ulgo isseoyo?) (What sound is that bird making?)
**Person 2: 쪼끼리 쪼끼리 울고 있어요. (Jjo-kkiri jjo-kkiri ulgo isseoyo.) (It's making a chirping sound.)
 
==Fun Fact==
 
In Korea, dogs have an interesting cultural significance. The Korean Jindo breed of dog, which originated on the island of Jindo, is known for its loyalty and bravery. They are often used as hunting and guard dogs, and are considered a national treasure. There is even a Korean folk tale about a Jindo dog who saved his village from a tiger!
 
 
==Conclusion==
To summarize, learning the names of animals in Korean can help you to communicate better with native speakers and understand more about Korean culture. If you want to practice your Korean skills, consider using the [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=70 Polyglot Club] to find native speakers and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/korean/question questions]. You can also visit the Korean vocabulary page to learn more words and phrases!
 
<hr>➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.<br>➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎
 
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==Videos==
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===Animal (동물) Names in Korean - Korean Vocabulary - YouTube===
===Animal (동물) Names in Korean - Korean Vocabulary - YouTube===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIf0ohOjH84</youtube>
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIf0ohOjH84</youtube>
===Sea Animals in Korean - Korean Vocabulary with Pictures - YouTube===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suTn-VDZqA4</youtube>


===Learn Korean - Farm Animals Vocabulary - YouTube===
===Learn Korean - Farm Animals Vocabulary - YouTube===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwS3xq4cLns</youtube>
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwS3xq4cLns</youtube>


===Sea Animals in Korean - Korean Vocabulary with Pictures - YouTube===
===PET ANIMALS vocabulary in Korean (KWOW#29) - YouTube===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suTn-VDZqA4</youtube>
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTpurcVUGJg</youtube>


===ANIMALS IN KOREAN 동물 - Korean Vocabulary AJ PAKNERS ...===
===ANIMALS IN KOREAN 동물 - Korean Vocabulary AJ PAKNERS ...===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOWYE4EDUz0</youtube>
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOWYE4EDUz0</youtube>
==Other Lessons==
* [[Language/Korean/Vocabulary/Geography|Geography]]
* [[Language/Korean/Vocabulary/Fruits|Fruits]]
* [[Language/Korean/Vocabulary/Colors|Colors]]
* [[Language/Korean/Vocabulary/Drinks|Drinks]]
* [[Language/Korean/Vocabulary/Food|Food]]
* [[Language/Korean/Vocabulary/How-to-Say-Hello-and-Greetings|How to Say Hello and Greetings]]
* [[Language/Korean/Vocabulary/Health|Health]]
* [[Language/Korean/Vocabulary/Education|Education]]
* [[Language/Korean/Vocabulary/Feelings-and-Emotions|Feelings and Emotions]]
* [[Language/Korean/Vocabulary/Animal|Animal]]
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==Sources==
* [https://www.90daykorean.com/animals-in-korean/ Animals in Korean – Vocabulary for Pets and Wildlife Creatures]
* [https://www.fluentin3months.com/korean-animals/ All About Korean Animals: 117 Animal Names in Korean You Need ...]
* [https://www.fluentu.com/blog/korean/animals-in-korean/ 39 Animals in Korean Language and Culture | FluentU Korean]


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Korean Vocabulary - Animals

Hi Korean learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about animals in Korean. Animals have always been an important part of Korean culture, appearing in many traditional folk tales, songs, and artwork. Knowing the names of animals in Korean can also help you to communicate better with native speakers who may want to discuss pets or wildlife.


Once you've mastered this lesson, take a look at these related pages: Drinks, Korean Vocabulary Daily Routine Weather and Seasons, Geography & Food.

Basic Vocabulary[edit | edit source]

Let's start with some basic animal names in Korean. Pronunciation notes for each word will be indicated with the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) in square brackets, followed by a transliteration in parentheses, and finally the English translation.

Korean Pronunciation English
곰 (gom) [kom] bear
비버 (bibeo) [pi.bʌ] beaver
새 (sae) [sɛ] bird
멧돼지 (metdwaeji) [me.t͈wɛ.d͡ʑi] wild boar
고양이 (goyang-i) [ko.jaŋ.i] cat
닭 (dak) [tak̚] chicken
소 (so) [so] cow
까마귀 (kkamagwi) [k͈a.ma.ɡɥi] crow
사슴 (saseum) [sa.sɯm] deer
개 (gae) [kɛ] dog
돌고래 (dolgorae) [tol.ɡo.ɾɛ] dolphin
오리 (ori) [o.ɾi] duck
독수리 (doksuri) [tok.s͈u.ɾi] eagle
코끼리 (kokkiri) [kʰo.k͈i.ɾi] elephant
홍학 (honghak) [hoŋ.ɦak̚] flamingo
여우 (yeou) [jʌ.u] fox
염소 (yeomso) [jʌm.so] goat
거위 (geowi) [kʌ.ɥi] goose
고릴라 (gorilla) [ko.ɾil.la] gorilla
이 (i) [i] louse
원숭이 (won-sung-i) [wʌn.sʊŋ.i] monkey
쥐 (jwi) [t͡ɕɥi] mouse
앵무새 (aengmusae) [ɛŋ.mu.sɛ] parrot
돼지 (dwaeji) [twɛ.d͡ʑi] pig
토끼 (tokki) [to.k͈i] rabbit
양 (yang) [jaŋ] sheep
나무늘보 (namuneulbo) [na.mu.nɯl.bo] sloth
거미 (geomi) [kʌ.mi] spider

In Korea, pets are becoming increasingly popular. To talk about your own pet, use the word 애완동물 (aewan-dongmul), which means "pet."

  • 노랑이 (norang-i) - yellow cat
    • Person 1: 노랑이가 귀엽네. (Norang-i-ga gwi-yeomne.) (The yellow cat is cute.)
    • Person 2: 맞아요? (Maja-yo?) (Really?)
  • Korean people also have a deep respect for nature and animals. For example, the white tiger is considered a sacred animal in Korean mythology. Tigers in general are believed to have the power to ward off evil spirits.

Useful Vocabulary[edit | edit source]

Here are some additional animal-related vocabulary in Korean that you may find useful:

Korean Pronunciation English
펭귄 (penggwin) [pʰɛŋ.ɡɥin] penguin
진드기 (jindeugi) [t͡ɕin.dɯ.ɡi] tick
비둘기 (bidulgi) [pi.dul.ɡi] pigeon
하이에나 (haiena) [ha.i.e.na] hyena
바다사자 (badasaja) [pa.da.sa.d͡ʑa] sea lion

When talking about an animal in plural, simply add the suffix -들 (-deul) to the noun. For example, 개들 (gaedeul) means "dogs" in Korean.

  • Person 1: 몇 마리 돼지가 있어요? (Myeot mari dwaejiga isseoyo?) (How many pigs do you have?)
    • Person 2: 네, 세 마리 있어요. (Ne, se mari isseoyo.) (I have three.)
  • In Korean, you can also use onomatopoeic words to describe animal sounds. Here are a few examples:
Korean Pronunciation English
멍멍 (meong-meong) [mʌŋ.mʌŋ] woof (dog)
물렁물렁 (mul-leong-mul-leong) [mul.lʌŋ.mul.lʌŋ] slosh (fish)
미유미유 (mi-yu-mi-yu) [mi.ju.mi.ju] meow (cat)
꾹꾹 (kkuk-kkuk) [k͈uk̚.k͈uk̚] ribbit (frog)
쪼끼리 (jjo-kkiri) [t͈ɕo.k͈i.ɾi] chirp (bird)
  • Person 1: 그 새가 어떻게 울고 있어요? (Geu saega eoddeohge ulgo isseoyo?) (What sound is that bird making?)
    • Person 2: 쪼끼리 쪼끼리 울고 있어요. (Jjo-kkiri jjo-kkiri ulgo isseoyo.) (It's making a chirping sound.)

Fun Fact[edit | edit source]

In Korea, dogs have an interesting cultural significance. The Korean Jindo breed of dog, which originated on the island of Jindo, is known for its loyalty and bravery. They are often used as hunting and guard dogs, and are considered a national treasure. There is even a Korean folk tale about a Jindo dog who saved his village from a tiger!


Conclusion[edit | edit source]

To summarize, learning the names of animals in Korean can help you to communicate better with native speakers and understand more about Korean culture. If you want to practice your Korean skills, consider using the Polyglot Club to find native speakers and ask them any questions. You can also visit the Korean vocabulary page to learn more words and phrases!

➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎

Videos[edit | edit source]

Animal (동물) Names in Korean - Korean Vocabulary - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Sea Animals in Korean - Korean Vocabulary with Pictures - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Learn Korean - Farm Animals Vocabulary - YouTube[edit | edit source]

PET ANIMALS vocabulary in Korean (KWOW#29) - YouTube[edit | edit source]

ANIMALS IN KOREAN 동물 - Korean Vocabulary AJ PAKNERS ...[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

Sources[edit | edit source]


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