Korean Dictionary
How to say "Cat Litter" in Korean
“Cat Litter” in Korean is 고양이 모래 (pronounced "goyangi morae").
고양이 모래
goyangi morae
Usage & Context
Cat litter is the granular material used in litter boxes for cats. Korean cat owners have a wide variety of 고양이 모래 options including clumping, silica, and natural materials.
Example Sentence
고양이 모래를 자주 교체해 위생을 유지해야 한다.
Cat litter must be changed frequently to maintain hygiene.
How to use 고양이 모래 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Cat Litter” is 고양이 모래, romanized as goyangi morae.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
고 (go) sounds like 'go' in English. 양 (yang) sounds like 'yang' in 'yin and yang'. 이 (i) sounds like 'ee' in 'see'. 모 (mo) sounds like 'mo' in 'more'. 래 (rae) sounds like 'ray' in 'sunray'. The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
Discussing pet product quality with a friend.
새로 산 고양이 모래는 먼지가 적어서 좋다.
The new cat litter I bought has less dust, which is good.
Feeling overwhelmed at a pet store.
고양이 모래 종류가 너무 많아서 뭘 골라야 할지 모르겠어.
There are so many types of cat litter, I don't know which one to choose.
Complaining about the mess of pet care.
화장실 청소할 때 고양이 모래가 사방에 튀어서 힘들어.
When cleaning the litter box, cat litter scatters everywhere, which is tough.
Cultural Context
As cat ownership has surged in Korea, the market for pet products like '고양이 모래' has boomed. Many Korean cat owners are quite particular about the type of litter (clumping, silica gel, tofu, bentonite) due to concerns about odor control and dust in apartment living. Online communities and YouTube channels dedicated to cat care often feature detailed reviews and discussions on various '고양이 모래' brands and their pros and cons.
Editorial note
We review entries like 고양이 모래 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
고양이 모래 갈아줄 시간이야.
It's time to change the cat litter.
이 고양이 모래 냄새 잘 잡아줘.
This cat litter controls odor well.
어떤 고양이 모래가 제일 좋아요?
Which cat litter is the best?
Related Expressions
고양이 화장실
goyangi hwajangsil
cat litter box
모래 삽
morae sap
litter scoop
배변 패드
baebyeon paedeu
pee pad (for dogs, but related to pet waste)
탈취제
talchwije
deodorizer
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