Korean Dictionary
How to say "Pet Boarding" in Korean
“Pet Boarding” in Korean is 반려동물 위탁 (pronounced "ballyeo dongmul witak").
반려동물 위탁
ballyeo dongmul witak
Usage & Context
Pet boarding provides care for animals when owners travel. Korean pet hotels (펫 호텔) offer premium 반려동물 위탁 services with play areas, comfortable beds, and live camera monitoring.
Example Sentence
해외여행 중 반려동물을 펫 호텔에 맡겼다.
I left my pet at a pet hotel during my overseas trip.
How to use 반려동물 위탁 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Pet Boarding” is 반려동물 위탁, romanized as ballyeo dongmul witak.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
For '반려동물' (ballyeodongmul), 'bal' is like 'ball' without the final 'l', 'lyeo' is like 'yuh' with an 'l' before it, 'dong' is like 'dong', and 'mul' is like 'mool'. For '위탁' (witak), 'wi' sounds like 'wee' in 'week', and 'tak' is like 'tack' in 'tackle'.
More Example Sentences
Discussing holiday travel plans and pet care with a friend.
명절에 고향에 가야 해서 반려동물 위탁 서비스를 알아보고 있어요.
I have to go to my hometown for the holidays, so I'm looking into pet boarding services.
Recommending a pet hotel to another pet owner.
이 펫 호텔은 반려동물 위탁 시설이 정말 잘 되어 있어요.
This pet hotel has really good pet boarding facilities.
Explaining why a pet was boarded for an extended period.
장기 출장 때문에 반려동물 위탁이 불가피했어요.
Pet boarding was unavoidable due to a long business trip.
Cultural Context
Pet boarding, often referred to as '펫 호텔' (pet hotel) or '애견 호텔' (dog hotel) in Korea, has become a sophisticated industry. With the increasing number of '반려동물' (companion animals) treated as family members, owners seek high-quality care when they travel. Many Korean pet hotels offer premium services like individual rooms, live camera monitoring for owners, grooming, and even playtimes, reflecting the deep affection and investment owners have in their pets.
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Common Phrases
반려동물 위탁 비용
Pet boarding cost
반려동물 위탁 업체
Pet boarding company
반려동물 위탁 시설
Pet boarding facility
Related Expressions
펫 호텔
pet hotel
Pet hotel (loanword)
애견 호텔
aegyeon hotel
Dog hotel
돌봄 서비스
dolbom seobiseu
Care service
맡기다
matgida
To entrust/leave (a pet)
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