Korean Dictionary
How to say "Pet Cemetery" in Korean
“Pet Cemetery” in Korean is 반려동물 묘지 (pronounced "ballyeodongmul myoji").
반려동물 묘지
ballyeodongmul myoji
Usage & Context
A designated burial ground for deceased pets where owners can pay their respects. Pet cemeteries are a growing sector in Korea as attitudes toward pet companionship become more closely aligned with human family relationships.
Example Sentence
반려동물 묘지에서 소중한 강아지를 영면시켰어요.
I laid my beloved dog to rest at a pet cemetery.
How to use 반려동물 묘지 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Pet Cemetery” is 반려동물 묘지, romanized as ballyeodongmul myoji.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
'반려동물' (ballyeodongmul) is pronounced 'bal-lyeo-dong-mul'. 'Bal' is like 'ball', 'lyeo' is like 'leo' with a 'y' sound, 'dong' is like 'dong' (as in a gong), and 'mul' is like 'mool'. '묘지' (myoji) is pronounced 'myo-ji'. 'Myo' is like 'myo' in myopia, and 'ji' is like 'jee'.
More Example Sentences
Visiting a pet's grave to pay respects.
반려동물 묘지에 가서 우리 고양이를 추모했어요.
I went to the pet cemetery to remember our cat.
Discussing the growth of the pet funeral industry.
요즘 반려동물 묘지 서비스가 많이 생겨나고 있어요.
Many pet cemetery services are emerging these days.
A pet owner discussing the expenses associated with pet burial.
반려동물 묘지 가격이 생각보다 비싸더라고요.
The cost of a pet cemetery was more expensive than I thought.
Cultural Context
The term '반려동물' (ballyeodongmul, companion animal) has largely replaced '애완동물' (aewandongmul, pet) in Korea, reflecting a deeper emotional bond between owners and their animals. This shift has led to a growing industry around pet funerals and cemeteries, where owners can mourn and honor their deceased companions with ceremonies similar to human funerals. It highlights the increasing recognition of pets as integral family members in Korean society.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
반려동물 묘지 조성
establishment of a pet cemetery
반려동물 묘지 비용
pet cemetery cost
반려동물 묘지 방문
visiting a pet cemetery
Related Expressions
반려동물 장례식
ballyeodongmul jangnyesik
pet funeral
납골당
napgoldang
columbarium (for ashes)
추모하다
chumohada
to commemorate/remember
무덤
mudeom
grave
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