Difference between animal and poodle in Korean

동물·푸들

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.

How to say animal
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

동물 is a very broad word for all animals. 푸들 is only one kind of animal, and it is a dog.