Korean Dictionary
How to say "Animal Bite" in Korean
“Animal Bite” in Korean is 동물 교상 (pronounced "dongmul gyosang").
동물 교상
dongmul gyosang
Usage & Context
An injury caused by an animal biting a person or another animal. Animal bites require immediate medical attention and may necessitate rabies treatment depending on the circumstances.
Example Sentence
동물 교상은 즉시 치료를 받아야 해요.
An animal bite requires immediate treatment.
How to use 동물 교상 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Animal Bite” is 동물 교상, romanized as dongmul gyosang.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
For 동물 (dongmul), 'dong' sounds like 'dong' in 'dongle', and 'mul' rhymes with 'pool'. For 교상 (gyosang), 'gyo' is like 'geo' in 'geography' with a 'y' sound, and 'sang' rhymes with 'song'. The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
After a dog encounter where someone was bitten.
개에게 동물 교상을 당했어요.
I got an animal bite from a dog.
A doctor giving advice on medical care.
동물 교상 치료는 빨리 받는 게 중요해요.
It's important to get animal bite treatment quickly.
A warning about potential dangers from wildlife.
야생 동물 교상은 더 위험할 수 있어요.
Wild animal bites can be more dangerous.
Cultural Context
In Korea, while '동물 교상' is the formal medical term, in everyday conversation, people often use simpler phrases like '개한테 물렸어' (I was bitten by a dog) or '고양이한테 할퀴었어' (I was scratched by a cat). However, for official reports or when seeking medical attention, '동물 교상' is the appropriate and recognized term. Public awareness campaigns often emphasize immediate medical care for bites, especially due to concerns about rabies, even though Korea is officially rabies-free in most areas.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
동물 교상 예방 수칙
Animal bite prevention rules
동물 교상 응급처치
Animal bite first aid
동물 교상 신고
Reporting an animal bite
Related Expressions
물리다
mullida
to be bitten (passive verb)
할퀴다
halkwida
to scratch (by an animal)
상처
sangcheo
wound, injury
광견병
gwanggyeonbyeong
rabies
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