Korean Dictionary

How to say “Pet” in Korean

반려동물

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Usage & Context

반려동물 (companion animal) is the official Korean term for pet. Korea has seen a massive rise in pet ownership in recent decades, with dogs and cats being the most popular companions.

Example Sentence

한국에서 반려동물을 키우는 가정이 빠르게 늘고 있다.

The number of households with pets is rapidly increasing in Korea.

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