“호랑이” or “Tiger” and More Animal Names In Korean

Once upon a time, in faraway Korea, there lived and ruled a large population of Siberian tigers along its surrounding glorious mountains. These tigers were majestic, strong, powerful, and fierce. They were also close with the Korean people.

As a result, these mighty striped creatures became highly respected and admired. They became important characters in Korean folktales representing strength and power. Today, they remain an important icon of Korean culture, embedded in many aspects of the Korean way of life.

However, tigers are not the only beloved animals in Korea; the country is home to many creatures, from pets to the bees that play an important role in the Korean economy. Want to know their Korean names?

• dog: 개 (gae)
• cat: 고양이 (goyang-i)
• pig: 돼지 (dwaeji)
• horse: 말 (mal)
• lion: 사자 (saja)
• tiger: 호랑이 (holang-i)
• monkey: 원숭이 (wonsung-i)
• frog: 개구리 (gaeguli)
• sheep: 양 (yang)
• elephant: 코끼리 (kokkili)
• giraffe: 기린 (gilin)
• whale: 고래 (golae)
• turtle: 거북 (geobug)
• butterfly: 나비 (nabi)
• bee: 벌 (beol)
• cow: 소 (so)