Korean Dictionary
How to say "Pet Toy" in Korean
“Pet Toy” in Korean is 반려동물 장난감 (pronounced "ballyeodongmul jangnangam").
반려동물 장난감
ballyeodongmul jangnangam
Usage & Context
Objects designed for pets to play with, providing mental stimulation and physical exercise. Appropriate toys help prevent boredom and destructive behavior in pets.
Example Sentence
강아지가 새 반려동물 장난감을 정말 좋아해요.
The puppy really loves the new pet toy.
How to use 반려동물 장난감 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Pet Toy” is 반려동물 장난감, romanized as ballyeodongmul jangnangam.
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 장난감.
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 '장난감' (jangnangam), say 'jang' like 'jangly', 'nan' like 'nanny', and 'gam' like 'gum'. The stress is fairly even across syllables.
More Example Sentences
Talking about a specific toy a pet loves.
이 장난감은 우리 고양이가 제일 좋아하는 거예요.
This toy is my cat's favorite.
Planning a shopping trip for pet supplies.
새로운 반려동물 장난감을 사러 가야겠어요.
I should go buy a new pet toy.
Describing a pet's destructive play with a toy.
강아지가 장난감을 물어뜯어서 벌써 망가졌어요.
The puppy chewed up the toy and it's already broken.
Cultural Context
Pet ownership is booming in Korea, and with it, the market for pet toys. Many pet cafes and specialized stores offer a wide variety of unique and high-quality toys, reflecting the trend of treating pets like cherished family members. K-pop idols often share glimpses of their pets playing with various toys on social media, further popularizing pet-related products.
Editorial note
We review entries like 반려동물 장난감 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
장난감 가지고 놀다
To play with a toy
장난감을 던져주다
To throw a toy (for a pet)
새 장난감
New toy
Related Expressions
애완용품
aewanyongpum
Pet supplies
강아지 인형
gangaji inhyeong
Dog doll/plush toy
캣닢 장난감
kaetnip jangnangam
Catnip toy
놀이 기구
nori gigu
Play equipment (general term)
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