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"Pet" in Korean: 반려동물
반려동물ballyeodongmul
Pet in Korean is 반려동물 (ballyeodongmul). 반려동물 is a companion animal; 애완동물 is another term but with a different wording emphasis.
Spotting an animal
반려동물이 저기에 있어요.ballyeodongmuri jeogie isseoyo.
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How to pronounce 반려동물
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ballyeodongmul
/palɾjʌtoŋmul/
반려동물 (ballyeodongmul) has 4 Hangul syllables. The final ㄹ in 반려동물 is l-like; before a vowel it can link as a brief tapped r.
"Pet" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 반려동물ballyeodongmul | Pet Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 반려동물 사진ballyeodongmul sajin | pet photograph A useful combination with 반려동물. | A useful combination with 반려동물. |
| 반려동물을ballyeodongmureul | Pet (as an object) Use 을 when 반려동물 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 반려동물 is the object of an action. |
How to use 반려동물 in real life
- 1Spotting an animal
반려동물이 저기에 있어요.
ballyeodongmuri jeogie isseoyo.
There is a pet over there.
반려동물이 marks 반려동물 as the subject.
- 2Talking about an outing
반려동물을 처음 봤어요.
ballyeodongmureul cheoeum bwasseoyo.
I saw a pet for the first time.
반려동물을 uses 을 to mark an object.
- 3Asking about viewing
반려동물을 가까이에서 볼 수 있어요?
ballyeodongmureul gakkaieseo bol su isseoyo?
Can we see the pet close up?
반려동물을 uses 을 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 반려동물
Incorrect: 반려동물가 저기에 있어요.
Correct: 반려동물이 저기에 있어요.
When practicing pet, use the correct particle or copula after 반려동물; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 반려동물예요.
Correct: 반려동물이에요.
When practicing pet, when identifying something as 반려동물, use 반려동물이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
반려동물 is a companion animal; 애완동물 is another term but with a different wording emphasis. The combination 반려동물 사진 (ballyeodongmul sajin) means pet photograph.
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Tutor-led nature and animals study exercise: two sentences with 반려동물
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
반려동물이 저기에 있어요.
ballyeodongmuri jeogie isseoyo.
There is a pet over there.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
반려동물을 처음 봤어요.
ballyeodongmureul cheoeum bwasseoyo.
I saw a pet for the first time.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Pet" in Korean
What does 반려동물 mean in Korean?
Pet in Korean is 반려동물 (ballyeodongmul). 반려동물 is a companion animal; 애완동물 is another term but with a different wording emphasis.
How do I use 반려동물 사진?
반려동물 사진 (ballyeodongmul sajin) means pet photograph. 반려동물 is a companion animal; 애완동물 is another term but with a different wording emphasis.
Which object particle goes after 반려동물?
The object form is 반려동물을 because 반려동물 ends in a consonant.
How is 반려동물 pronounced?
반려동물 (ballyeodongmul) has 4 Hangul syllables. The final ㄹ in 반려동물 is l-like; before a vowel it can link as a brief tapped r.
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