Difference between pig and poodle in Korean

돼지·푸들

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
poodle

푸들poodle

A poodle (푸들) is a kind of dog with soft, curly hair. People often keep poodles as pets at home. You can use this word when talking about a poodle you see, own, or want to buy.

How to say poodle

The difference

돼지 is a different animal, not a dog. A 푸들 is a pet dog with curly hair, but a pig is not.