When to use animal in Korean

Korean: 동물[ dong-mul ]

animal
animal

When to use it

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. 저는 동물을 좋아해요.

    I like animals.

  2. 이 책에는 동물 사진이 많아요.

    This book has many animal pictures.

  3. 동물원에서 큰 동물을 봤어요.

    I saw a big animal at the zoo.

  4. 우리 아이는 동물 이름을 배워요.

    Our child is learning animal names.

  5. 저 가게에는 동물 인형이 많아요.

    That store has many animal dolls.

  6. 산에서 야생 동물을 조심하세요.

    Be careful of wild animals in the mountains.