Korean Dictionary
How to say "Pet Shampoo" in Korean
“Pet Shampoo” in Korean is 반려동물 샴푸 (pronounced "ballyeodongmul syampu").
반려동물 샴푸
ballyeodongmul syampu
Usage & Context
Specially formulated shampoo products for cleaning pets' fur and skin. Using appropriate pet shampoo helps maintain coat health and prevents skin irritation.
Example Sentence
반려동물 샴푸로 강아지를 씻겨요.
I wash the dog with pet shampoo.
How to use 반려동물 샴푸 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Pet Shampoo” is 반려동물 샴푸, romanized as ballyeodongmul syampu.
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 반려동물 샴푸.
Pronunciation Guide
For '반려동물' (ballyeodongmul), say 'bal' like 'ball' but with a soft 'l' at the end, 'lyeo' like 'yuh' in 'yummy' with an 'l' sound before it, 'dong' like 'dong' in 'ding-dong', and 'mul' like 'mool' in 'pool'. For '샴푸' (syampu), say 'syam' like 'sham' in 'shampoo' and 'pu' like 'poo' in 'shampoo'. The stress is fairly even.
More Example Sentences
Explaining a specific product choice for a pet's needs.
우리 강아지는 피부가 민감해서 저자극 반려동물 샴푸를 써요.
My dog has sensitive skin, so I use a hypoallergenic pet shampoo.
Asking for a recommendation at a pet store or vet.
어떤 반려동물 샴푸가 좋을지 추천해 주실 수 있나요?
Can you recommend which pet shampoo would be good?
Explaining the difference between pet and human products.
반려동물 샴푸는 사람 샴푸와 성분이 달라요.
Pet shampoo has different ingredients than human shampoo.
Cultural Context
The pet care market in Korea is highly developed, with pet shampoo being a prime example. There's a vast array of specialized shampoos catering to different coat types, skin sensitivities, and even specific breeds. Many Korean brands emphasize natural ingredients and hypoallergenic formulas, reflecting the high standards pet owners have for the well-being and grooming of their beloved 'family members.'
Editorial note
We review entries like 반려동물 샴푸 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
샴푸로 씻기다
To wash with shampoo
애견 미용실
Dog grooming salon
털 관리
Fur care
Related Expressions
애견 샴푸
aegyeon syampu
Dog shampoo (more specific)
고양이 샴푸
goyangi syampu
Cat shampoo
목욕 용품
mogyok yongpum
Bathing supplies
린스
rinseu
Rinse/conditioner
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