Korean Dictionary
How to say "Foster Care (Pet)" in Korean
“Foster Care (Pet)” in Korean is 임시 보호 (pronounced "imsi boho").
임시 보호
imsi boho
Usage & Context
A temporary home arrangement where a volunteer cares for a pet until it is adopted. Foster care programs play a crucial role in Korean animal rescue networks, reducing overcrowding in shelters.
Example Sentence
입양 전까지 강아지를 임시 보호해줄 분을 찾아요.
We are looking for someone to foster the dog until it is adopted.
How to use 임시 보호 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Foster Care (Pet)” is 임시 보호, romanized as imsi boho.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
임시 (imsi) sounds like 'im' (like 'him' without the 'h') + 'si' (like 'see'). 보호 (boho) sounds like 'bo' (like 'bow' and arrow) + 'ho' (like 'hoe').
More Example Sentences
Making an appeal for foster parents for an animal.
강아지를 임시 보호해줄 가족을 찾고 있어요.
We're looking for a family to foster a dog.
Expressing gratitude for the role of foster care in an adoption.
임시 보호 덕분에 이 아이가 새 가족을 만날 수 있었어요.
Thanks to foster care, this animal was able to meet a new family.
Explaining the support offered to foster parents by an organization.
임시 보호 기간 동안 필요한 물품을 지원해드려요.
We provide necessary supplies during the foster care period.
Cultural Context
Foster care, or '임시 보호,' plays a vital role in animal rescue networks in Korea, especially for animals needing special attention like puppies, kittens, or those recovering from illness/trauma before adoption. Many animal welfare groups rely heavily on volunteers for '임시 보호.' It's considered a compassionate act, often shared on social media, encouraging more people to participate. The abbreviation '임보' (imbo) is commonly used among animal lovers.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
임시 보호 신청
apply for foster care
임시 보호 기간
foster care period
임시 보호 봉사
foster care volunteering
Related Expressions
임시 보호자
imsi bohoja
foster parent/carer
입양
ibyang
adoption
위탁 보호
witak boho
entrusted care (broader term)
구조 동물
gujo dongmul
rescued animal
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