Korean Dictionary
How to say "Bird Cage" in Korean
“Bird Cage” in Korean is 새장 (pronounced "saejang").
새장
saejang
Usage & Context
An enclosure used to house pet birds, providing a safe and secure space while allowing owners to interact with them. Proper cage size and enrichment are important for a bird's physical and mental wellbeing.
Example Sentence
앵무새를 위해 큰 새장을 샀어요.
I bought a large bird cage for my parrot.
How to use 새장 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Bird Cage” is 새장, romanized as saejang.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
For "새장" (saejang), "sae" sounds like 'say', and "jang" sounds like 'jang' in 'jungle', with a soft 'j' sound.
More Example Sentences
Giving advice on bird care.
새장을 깨끗하게 청소해 줘야 해요.
You need to clean the bird cage thoroughly.
Describing a pet bird's behavior.
우리 앵무새는 새장 문을 열어주면 방 안을 날아다녀요.
When I open the bird cage door, our parrot flies around the room.
Setting up a bird cage.
새장 안에 먹이통이랑 물통을 넣어줬어요.
I put a feeder and a water dispenser inside the bird cage.
Cultural Context
While dogs and cats are the most common pets in Korea, bird ownership is also present, particularly for smaller species like parakeets or canaries. "새장" is a straightforward term for a bird cage. Korean bird owners often focus on providing a spacious and enriching environment within the cage, along with opportunities for supervised flight outside the cage, to ensure their birds' well-being. In traditional Korean culture, birds can symbolize freedom or good fortune, though this is less directly linked to modern pet bird ownership.
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Common Phrases
새장을 꾸미다
To decorate a bird cage
새장에서 꺼내주다
To take out of the bird cage
새장 청소
Bird cage cleaning
Related Expressions
새 모이
sae moi
Bird feed
새집
saejip
Birdhouse (for wild birds, or sometimes a very small cage)
새장 문
saejang mun
Bird cage door
새 용품
sae yongpum
Bird supplies
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