Korean Dictionary
How to say "Adoption (Animal)" in Korean
“Adoption (Animal)” in Korean is 입양 (pronounced "ibyang").
입양
ibyang
Usage & Context
Animal adoption involves giving a shelter animal a permanent home. Korean campaigns promote 입양 over pet shop purchases to reduce abandonment and support animal welfare.
Example Sentence
버려진 동물을 입양해 새 가족을 만들어 주세요.
Please adopt an abandoned animal and give them a new family.
How to use 입양 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Adoption (Animal)” is 입양, romanized as ibyang.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 입양.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 입 (ip), sounds like 'eeb' in 'rib,' but with a soft, unreleased 'p' sound at the end. The second syllable, 양 (yang), sounds like 'yahng' in 'fang,' with a gentle 'y' sound. Combine them as 'eeb-yahng,' with relatively even stress.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
입양하다
ibyanghada
This is the dictionary form of the verb 'to adopt.'
Casual (반말)
입양해
ibyanghae
This is the casual imperative form of 'to adopt.'
More Example Sentences
Discussing the positive impact of animal welfare
유기견 입양은 생명을 구하는 일이에요.
Adopting a stray dog is saving a life.
Sharing personal news about a new pet
저희는 지난달에 고양이 한 마리를 입양했어요.
We adopted a cat last month.
Giving advice to potential pet adopters
입양 전에 충분히 고민하고 책임감을 가져야 해요.
You should think carefully and have a sense of responsibility before adoption.
Cultural Context
In Korea, there's a growing movement to promote '입양' (adoption) of '유기동물' (yugidongmul, abandoned animals) over purchasing pets from shops. Many animal welfare organizations and even K-pop idols actively encourage adoption to reduce pet abandonment and support animal shelters. It reflects a shift towards more responsible pet ownership.
Editorial note
We review entries like 입양 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
입양하세요!
Please adopt!
입양 문의
Adoption inquiry
입양 절차
Adoption process
Related Expressions
유기동물
yugidongmul
abandoned animal
반려동물
ballyeodongmul
companion animal (pet)
분양
bunyang
selling/distributing (pets, usually from breeders/shops)
책임감
chaegimgam
sense of responsibility
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