How to say animal in Korean

Korean: 동물[ dong-mul ]

animal
animal동물

Meaning

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.

Example sentences

  1. 우리 집 개는 좋은 동물이에요.

    Our dog is a good animal.

  2. 동물원에서 호랑기를 봤어요.

    I saw a tiger at the zoo.

  3. 동물은 우리에게 친구 같아요.

    Animals are like friends to us.

  4. 동물원에서 작은 동물을 봤어요.

    I saw a small animal at the zoo.

  5. 우리 집 고양이는 좋은 동물이에요.

    Our cat is a good animal.