Korean Dictionary
How to say "Wildlife" in Korean
“Wildlife” in Korean is 야생동물 (pronounced "yasaengdonmul").
야생동물
yasaengdonmul
Usage & Context
Wildlife refers to animals living in their natural habitats without human domestication. Korea has diverse wildlife including deer, boars, eagles, and rare species. Wildlife conservation is important to maintain Korea biodiversity.
Example Sentence
야생동물 보호 구역에 가면 다양한 동물을 볼 수 있어요.
You can see various animals at wildlife sanctuaries.
How to use 야생동물 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Wildlife” is 야생동물, romanized as yasaengdonmul.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
'야생동물' (yasaengdonmul) is pronounced 'ya-saeng-dong-mool'. 'ya' is like 'yah' in 'yacht'. 'saeng' sounds like 'sang' in 'sang'. 'dong' is like 'dong' in 'dongle'. 'mul' is pronounced like 'mool' in 'pool'.
More Example Sentences
Giving advice about visiting national parks.
국립공원에서는 야생동물을 만날 수도 있어요.
You might encounter wildlife in national parks.
Discussing the importance of conservation.
야생동물 보호를 위해 노력해야 합니다.
We must strive for wildlife protection.
Observing unexpected animal sightings.
도시 근처에서도 가끔 야생동물이 출몰해요.
Sometimes wildlife appears even near the city.
Cultural Context
Despite its high urbanization, Korea maintains significant natural habitats, particularly within its numerous national parks and mountainous regions. Awareness of 야생동물 (yasaengdonmul) and their conservation is growing, with efforts to protect endangered species and maintain biodiversity. News often reports on sightings of wild boars (멧돼지, metdwaeji) or deer (노루, noru) near urban areas, highlighting the increasing interaction between human settlements and wild habitats.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
야생동물 보호 구역
Wildlife sanctuary/protected area
야생동물 구조
Wildlife rescue
야생동물 서식지
Wildlife habitat
Related Expressions
동물
dongmul
Animal
야생
yasaeng
Wild (adjective/noun)
멸종 위기종
myeoljong wigijong
Endangered species
자연 보호
jayeon boho
Nature conservation
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