Korean Dictionary
How to say "Dog Whistle" in Korean
“Dog Whistle” in Korean is 개 호루라기 (pronounced "gae horuaragi").
개 호루라기
gae horuaragi
Usage & Context
A high-frequency whistle used to train and control dogs, producing sounds audible to dogs but often imperceptible to humans. Dog whistles are used in professional training for recall and herding commands.
Example Sentence
개 호루라기로 강아지를 불러올 수 있어요.
You can call the dog back with a dog whistle.
How to use 개 호루라기 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Dog Whistle” is 개 호루라기, romanized as gae horuaragi.
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 개 호루라기.
Pronunciation Guide
The first part, '개' (gae), sounds like the English word 'guy' but without the 'y' sound at the end, just 'ga'. The second part, '호루라기' (horuaragi), is pronounced 'ho-ru-ra-gi'. 'Ho' is like 'hoe', 'ru' is like 'roo' in kangaroo, 'ra' is like 'rah', and 'gi' is like 'gee'. The stress is fairly even across syllables.
More Example Sentences
A pet owner discussing their dog training methods.
개 호루라기로 우리 강아지를 훈련시키고 있어요.
I'm training our puppy with a dog whistle.
Explaining the nature of a dog whistle to someone unfamiliar.
이 개 호루라기는 고주파라서 사람 귀에는 잘 안 들려요.
This dog whistle is high-frequency, so it's not easily heard by human ears.
Suggesting a tool for finding a missing pet.
잃어버린 개를 찾을 때 개 호루라기가 도움이 될 수 있어요.
A dog whistle can be helpful when looking for a lost dog.
Cultural Context
While '개 호루라기' is a direct translation, the concept of dog training tools like whistles is becoming more common in Korea as pet ownership grows and becomes more sophisticated. Many Korean pet owners are investing in professional training or advanced tools to better manage their '반려견' (ballyeogyeon, companion dog), reflecting a shift towards treating pets more like family members.
Editorial note
We review entries like 개 호루라기 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
개 호루라기 소리
dog whistle sound
개 호루라기를 불다
to blow a dog whistle
개 호루라기 훈련
dog whistle training
Related Expressions
개 훈련
gae hullyeon
dog training
목줄
mokjul
leash
호루라기
horuaragi
whistle
반려견
ballyeogyeon
companion dog
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