Korean Dictionary
How to say "Pet Obesity" in Korean
“Pet Obesity” in Korean is 반려동물 비만 (pronounced "ballyeo dongmul biman").
반려동물 비만
ballyeo dongmul biman
Usage & Context
Pet obesity is a growing health issue caused by overfeeding and lack of exercise. Korean vets warn against overfeeding pets as 반려동물 비만 can lead to diabetes, joint problems, and shorter lifespans.
Example Sentence
반려동물 비만은 건강에 심각한 문제를 일으킬 수 있다.
Pet obesity can cause serious health problems.
How to use 반려동물 비만 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Pet Obesity” is 반려동물 비만, romanized as ballyeo dongmul biman.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
반려동물 (ballyeodongmul): 'Bal' like 'ball'. 'Lyeo' is like 'lyuh'. 'Dong' like 'dong'. 'Mul' like 'mool'. 비만 (biman): 'Bi' sounds like 'bee'. 'Man' sounds like 'man'. The stress is relatively even.
More Example Sentences
During a veterinary consultation.
수의사 선생님이 우리 고양이의 반려동물 비만을 걱정하셨다.
The vet was concerned about our cat's pet obesity.
Explaining health risks.
반려동물 비만은 관절염과 당뇨병의 원인이 될 수 있다.
Pet obesity can be a cause of arthritis and diabetes.
Providing preventative health advice.
규칙적인 운동과 식단 조절로 반려동물 비만을 예방할 수 있다.
Regular exercise and diet control can prevent pet obesity.
Cultural Context
With the increasing humanization of pets in Korea, pet obesity has become a growing health concern. Many owners, out of affection, may overfeed their pets or neglect sufficient exercise. Veterinarians actively educate owners on proper nutrition and the serious health risks associated with pet obesity, such as diabetes and joint problems. This has led to a rise in specialized diet foods and pet-specific exercise programs.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
반려동물 비만 예방
Pet obesity prevention
반려동물 비만 클리닉
Pet obesity clinic
반려동물 비만 사료
Pet obesity food/kibble
Related Expressions
과체중
gwachejung
overweight
저체중
jeochejung
underweight
식단 관리
sikdan gwanri
diet management
건강 관리
geongang gwanri
health management
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