Difference between bear and cat in Korean

·고양이

bear

bear

곰 means “bear,” a large animal with fur. You use this word when talking about bears in nature, at the zoo, or in pictures and books. It is a common and easy animal word for beginners.

How to say bear
cat

고양이cat

A cat is a small animal that many people keep as a pet. In Korean, 고양이 means "cat." You can use this word when talking about your pet, a cat you see outside, or things for cats, like food or toys.

How to say cat

The difference

곰 means "bear." A bear is a large wild animal, not a small pet.