Difference between animal and animal feed in Korean
동물·먹이

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
먹이animal feed
먹이 means food for animals, like fish food, bird food, or chicken feed. People use this word when talking about feeding pets, farm animals, or animals at the zoo. You may also see it on bags or signs for special animal food.
How to say animal feedThe difference
This means the animal itself, like a cat, cow, or lion. 먹이 is what the animal eats.





