Korean Dictionary
How to say "Therapy Pet" in Korean
“Therapy Pet” in Korean is 치료 동물 (pronounced "chiryo dongmul").
치료 동물
chiryo dongmul
Usage & Context
Therapy pets provide comfort to people in hospitals, nursing homes, and schools. Korea is expanding 치료 동물 programs to support mental health and emotional well-being in vulnerable populations.
Example Sentence
치료 동물이 노인 요양원에서 어르신들의 외로움을 달래준다.
Therapy pets alleviate the loneliness of the elderly in nursing homes.
How to use 치료 동물 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Therapy Pet” is 치료 동물, romanized as chiryo dongmul.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
For '치료' (chiryo), 'chi' sounds like 'chee' in 'cheese', and 'ryo' is like 'ryo' in 'rye' but with a softer 'r' sound. For '동물' (dongmul), 'dong' sounds like 'dong' (as in a bell sound), and 'mul' is like 'mool' in 'pool' but with an 'm'.
More Example Sentences
Reporting on the positive impact of a therapy animal program.
병원에서 치료 동물이 환자들에게 큰 위안을 주었다.
The therapy pet in the hospital gave great comfort to the patients.
Expressing interest in volunteering for a good cause.
치료 동물 프로그램에 자원봉사자로 참여하고 싶어요.
I want to participate as a volunteer in the therapy pet program.
Reflecting on a heartwarming experience at a nursing home.
어르신들이 치료 동물과 교감하며 행복해하는 모습을 보니 뿌듯했어요.
I felt proud seeing the elderly happy interacting with therapy pets.
Cultural Context
The concept of '치료 동물' (therapy pets) is gaining traction in Korea, aligning with a growing awareness of mental health and emotional well-being. While still developing compared to some Western countries, these programs are increasingly implemented in hospitals, nursing homes, and even schools. Dogs are the most common therapy animals, but other species are also used. This trend reflects a societal shift towards recognizing the profound positive impact animals can have on human health and happiness.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
치료 동물 봉사
Therapy pet volunteering
치료 동물 훈련
Therapy pet training
치료 동물 프로그램
Therapy pet program
Related Expressions
도우미견
doumigyeon
Assistance dog (e.g., guide dog)
반려동물
ballyeodongmul
Companion animal/pet
정서적 지지 동물
jeongseojeok jiji dongmul
Emotional support animal
동물 매개 치료
dongmul maegae chiryo
Animal-assisted therapy
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