Korean Dictionary
How to say "Pet Photo" in Korean
“Pet Photo” in Korean is 반려동물 사진 (pronounced "ballyeo dongmul sajin").
반려동물 사진
ballyeo dongmul sajin
Usage & Context
Korean social media is filled with adorable 반려동물 사진 shared by devoted pet owners. Professional pet photography services are also popular in Korea for capturing special moments.
Example Sentence
반려동물 사진 콘테스트에서 우리 강아지가 1등을 했다.
Our dog won first place in a pet photo contest.
How to use 반려동물 사진 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Pet Photo” is 반려동물 사진, romanized as ballyeo dongmul sajin.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
This phrase is pronounced 'bal-lyeo dong-mul sa-jin'. 'Bal-lyeo' is like 'ball-yuh' with a soft 'l'. 'Dong-mul' is 'dong' in 'ding-dong' then 'mool'. 'Sa-jin' sounds like 'sah-jin', where 'sah' is like 'sahara' and 'jin' is like 'gin'.
More Example Sentences
A pet owner asking a friend to take pictures of their dog.
우리 강아지 반려동물 사진 좀 찍어줘.
Please take some pet photos of my dog.
Someone proudly showing off their phone's photo gallery.
핸드폰에 반려동물 사진이 가득해요.
My phone is full of pet photos.
An owner explaining how they got high-quality photos of their pet.
전문가에게 반려동물 사진 촬영을 맡겼어요.
I entrusted a professional with pet photography.
Cultural Context
Taking '반려동물 사진' is a huge trend in South Korea, especially on social media platforms like Instagram. Many pet owners treat their pets like children, meticulously documenting their daily lives and special moments. Professional pet photography studios are popular, offering elaborate sets, costumes, and props to capture the perfect '인생샷' (life shot) of their furry friends. This reflects the deep emotional connection and the desire to cherish every moment with their beloved companions.
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 사진 찍기
Taking pet photos
반려동물 사진 공유
Sharing pet photos
예쁜 반려동물 사진
Pretty pet photos
Related Expressions
펫 프로필 사진
pet peurophil sajin
Pet profile picture
반려동물 스튜디오
ballyeo dongmul seutyudio
Pet studio
반려동물 그림
ballyeo dongmul geurim
Pet drawing/portrait
반려동물 영상
ballyeo dongmul yeongsang
Pet video
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