Difference between pig and duck in Korean

돼지·오리

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.

How to say pig
duck

오리duck

오리 means "duck," a common bird with a flat beak and webbed feet. You use this word when talking about ducks you see at a park, lake, farm, or zoo. It is a simple everyday animal word that beginners often learn early.

How to say duck

The difference

오리 is a duck, a bird with a beak and feathers. 돼지 is a farm animal with four legs and a curly tail.