Difference between pig and animal in Korean
돼지·동물
돼지pig
A pig is a farm animal with a round body, a short nose, and a curly tail. In Korean, this animal is called 돼지. You can use this word when talking about animals on a farm, in a zoo, or in a picture book. It usually means the animal itself.
How to say pig
동물animal
An animal (동물) is a living thing like a dog, cat, bird, or elephant. You use this word when talking about pets, zoo animals, or animals in nature. It is a very common word in everyday conversations and beginner Korean books.
How to say animalThe difference
동물 is a general word for any animal. 돼지 is one specific kind of animal.
