dog vs cat in Korean

vs고양이

dog

dog

개 means "dog," a common animal and a popular pet. You can use it when talking about your dog, a dog you see outside, or dogs in general. In easy sentences, it often appears with words like big, small, cute, or bark.

When to use dog
cat

고양이cat

A cat is a small animal that many people keep as a pet. In Korean, 고양이 means "cat." You can use this word when talking about your pet, a cat you see outside, or things for cats, like food or toys.

When to use cat

How they differ

dog (개) and cat (고양이) are nearby Korean vocabulary items learners often meet together. Use “dog” when 개 means "dog," a common animal and a popular pet. You can use it when talking about your dog, a dog you see outside, or dogs in general.… Use “cat” when A cat is a small animal that many people keep as a pet. In Korean, 고양이 means "cat." You can use this word when talking about your pet, a…