owl vs cat in Korean

올빼미vs고양이

owl

올빼미owl

An owl (올빼미) is a bird with big eyes that is usually active at night. You use this word when talking about the animal in nature, at the zoo, or in pictures and books. Owls are often shown sitting in trees and hunting in the dark.

When to use owl
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

A cat is a pet animal with fur that walks on four legs. An owl flies and is often seen in trees at night.