Korean Dictionary
How to say "Service Dog" in Korean
“Service Dog” in Korean is 안내견 (pronounced "annaegyeon").
안내견
annaegyeon
Usage & Context
A dog specially trained to assist people with disabilities, most commonly guiding visually impaired individuals. Service dogs in Korea are trained by organizations and have legal rights to access public places.
Example Sentence
안내견은 공공장소에 입장할 수 있는 권리가 있어요.
Service dogs have the right to enter public places.
How to use 안내견 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Service Dog” is 안내견, romanized as annaegyeon.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The word '안내견' (an-nae-gyeon) is pronounced 'ahn' like in 'father', 'nay' like in 'say', and 'gyun' (similar to 'gun' but with a 'y' sound). The stress is relatively even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
Explaining the primary role of a guide dog.
안내견은 시각 장애인의 눈이 되어줍니다.
Service dogs become the eyes of visually impaired people.
Discussing the rigorous training.
안내견은 훈련 과정이 매우 길고 엄격해요.
Service dogs undergo a very long and strict training process.
Public etiquette regarding service dogs.
안내견을 보면 만지거나 말을 걸지 마세요.
If you see a service dog, please don't touch it or talk to it.
Cultural Context
안내견 (annaegyeon) is the most commonly recognized term for service dogs in Korea, primarily referring to guide dogs for the visually impaired. These dogs are highly respected and have legal rights to accompany their handlers into all public places, including restaurants, stores, and public transportation. Public awareness campaigns frequently educate citizens on proper etiquette around guide dogs, emphasizing not to distract them while they are working.
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Common Phrases
안내견은 훈련 중입니다.
The service dog is in training.
안내견은 동반 입장이 가능합니다.
Service dogs are allowed to enter with their companions.
안내견은 우리의 친구입니다.
Service dogs are our friends.
Related Expressions
시각 장애인 안내견
sigak jangaein annaegyeon
Visually impaired guide dog (more specific)
보조견
bojogyon
Assistance dog (broader term)
장애인 보조견
jangaein bojogyon
Disability assistance dog
치료견
chiryeogyeon
Therapy dog
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