Difference between animal and animal carcass in Korean
동물·사체
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 animal
사체animal carcass
사체 is a word for the body of an animal after it has died. You may hear it in news stories, nature talks, or when someone finds a dead animal outside. In very casual speech, people may use a simpler phrase like 'dead animal' instead.
How to say animal carcassThe difference
동물 means an animal in general, usually a living one. It does not mean the body after the animal has died.
