Korean Dictionary
How to say "Stray Animal" in Korean
“Stray Animal” in Korean is 유기 동물 (pronounced "yugi dongmul").
유기 동물
yugi dongmul
Usage & Context
Stray animals are pets that have been abandoned or lost. Korea has a significant 유기 동물 problem, with thousands of abandoned pets entering shelters each year. Awareness campaigns urge responsible ownership.
Example Sentence
유기 동물을 함부로 버리는 행위는 법으로 처벌받는다.
Abandoning stray animals is punishable by law.
How to use 유기 동물 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Stray Animal” is 유기 동물, romanized as yugi dongmul.
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 유기 동물.
Pronunciation Guide
유기 (yugi): 'Yoo' sounds like the English word 'you'. 'Gi' sounds like 'gee' in 'geese'. 동물 (dongmul): 'Dong' sounds like 'dong' in 'ding-dong'. 'Mul' sounds like 'mool' in 'pool'. The stress is relatively even.
More Example Sentences
Reporting a lost or abandoned animal.
공원에서 유기 동물을 발견하고 보호소에 신고했다.
I found a stray animal in the park and reported it to the shelter.
Advocating for animal adoption.
유기 동물 입양은 생명을 구하는 일이다.
Adopting a stray animal is saving a life.
Discussing seasonal challenges for strays.
겨울철에는 유기 동물들이 더 힘든 시간을 보낸다.
Stray animals have a harder time in winter.
Cultural Context
Korea faces a significant issue with abandoned pets, particularly after holidays or when owners can no longer care for them. '유기 동물 보호소' (stray animal shelters) are common but often overcrowded. Public awareness campaigns frequently encourage adoption and responsible pet ownership to mitigate this problem. The term '유기 동물' is commonly heard in news reports and public service announcements related to animal welfare.
Editorial note
We review entries like 유기 동물 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
유기 동물 보호
Stray animal protection
유기 동물 입양
Stray animal adoption
유기 동물 구조
Stray animal rescue
Related Expressions
유기견
yugigyeon
abandoned dog
유기묘
yugimyo
abandoned cat
길고양이
gilgoyangi
street cat
반려동물
ballyeodongmul
companion animal/pet (often used as an antonym in context)
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