Difference between pig and animal in Korean

돼지·동물

pig

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.

animal

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.

The difference

pig (돼지) and animal (동물) are nearby Korean vocabulary items learners often meet together. Use “pig” when 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… Use “animal” when 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 i…