dog vs toy in Korean

vs장난감

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
toy

장난감toy

A toy (장난감) is something children play with for fun, like a doll, car, or animal figure. You can use this word for many kinds of playthings at home, school, or outside. It is often used when talking about playing, buying, or carrying something for a child.

When to use toy

How they differ

dog (개) and toy (장난감) 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 “toy” when A toy (장난감) is something children play with for fun, like a doll, car, or animal figure. You can use this word for many kinds of playthin…