{"id":79737,"date":"2024-02-19T15:26:16","date_gmt":"2024-02-19T20:26:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/learn\/korean-dog-commands\/"},"modified":"2025-01-29T01:12:48","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T06:12:48","slug":"korean-dog-commands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/korean\/korean-dog-commands\/","title":{"rendered":"16 Handy Korean Dog Commands"},"content":{"rendered":"

The word for dog in Korean is \uac1c. A puppy is affectionately called \uac15\uc544\uc9c0 or \uba4d\uba4d\uc774.<\/p>\n

Nowadays, the term \ubc18\ub824\uacac (companion dog) is more commonly used in South Korea, reflecting the shift towards viewing pets as companions rather than mere possessions or entertainment sources.<\/p>\n

Teaching your pup Korean is a good choice, since many Korean dog commands are short and easy to pronounce<\/a>. These 16 words and phrases are something you and your lovely \uac1c will appreciate.<\/p>\n

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Useful Korean Dog Commands<\/h2>\n

1. \uc548 \ub3fc \u2013 No<\/h3>\n

Yes, it\u2019s hard to deny anything to your precious pup, but sometimes you have to put your foot down with a firm \u201c\uc548 \ub3fc.\u201d<\/p>\n

Typically, if particularly displeased by your dog\u2019s actions, Korean people \u201chiss\u201d by sucking in air through their teeth before saying \u201c\uc548 \ub3fc.\u201d<\/p>\n

2. \uc549\uc544 \u2013 Sit<\/h3>\n

Need Fido to settle down? The \u201csit\u201d command is probably one you\u2019ll want to learn early on. Stand firm, look directly into your dog\u2019s eyes and say with authority \u201c\uc549\uc544!\u201d.<\/p>\n

Yes, the Korean command doesn\u2019t sound so intimidating at first, but give a sharp bite on the syllable \uc544 and you can compel even a mastiff to hunker down.<\/p>\n

3. \ud558\uc9c0 \ub9c8 \u2013 Stop it<\/h3>\n

Whether your dog is snuffling through the garbage can or destroying your leather couch, \ud558\uc9c0 \ub9c8 should be your go-to command.<\/p>\n

They\u2019re three succinct syllables<\/a> with no room for interpretation. Even when used on people, it can put an immediate halt to shenanigans.<\/p>\n

4. \uae30\ub2e4\ub824 \u2013 Wait<\/h3>\n

\uae30\ub2e4\ub824 means \u201cwait.\u201d This is an essential command for anyone wanting to train their dog in Korean.<\/p>\n

5. \uc774\ub9ac \uc640 \/ \uc77c\ub85c \uc640 \/ \uc640 \u2013 Come here<\/h3>\n

\uc77c\ub85c \uc640 and \uc640 are both very informal<\/a> commands. I suggest you don\u2019t say them to people, because they can come off as confrontational and aggressive (especially the more curt \uc640).<\/p>\n

For your dog, lift your tone up at the end of these commands so you sound friendly and inviting.<\/p>\n

6. \uc5ce\ub4dc\ub824 \/ \ub0b4\ub824\ub194 \u2013 Lie down<\/h3>\n

\uc5ce\ub4dc\ub824 means \u201cto prostrate or lie down\u201d (face-down), while \ub0b4\ub824\ub194 means \u201cto lower or let go\u201d. I recommend you start with the \uc5ce\ub4dc\ub824 command first to teach your pup go down on their belly, since \ub0b4\ub824\ub194 can find use in other specific contexts.<\/p>\n

7. \ub204\uc6cc \u2013 Lie down (on back)<\/h3>\n

How else will you gain access to the belly, your dog\u2019s favorite scratching spot? More than \uc5ce\ub4dc\ub824, \ub204\uc6cc more specifically suggests someone lie on their back, not their stomach. It\u2019s also a command you can use to get your buddy into bed before you tuck them in.<\/p>\n

8. \ubc1c \/ \uc190 \u2013 Paw<\/h3>\n

No, it\u2019s not just because you\u2019re desperate to touch those insanely plushy toe beans. Like every human you respect, every pooch deserves a good paw-shake once in a while. So it makes sense that the common Korean dog command for this is by literally asking for a hand or a paw.<\/p>\n

9. \uac00\uc790 \u2013 Let\u2019s go<\/h3>\n

Two magic syllables that will undoubtedly make your dog bounce into action<\/a>. \uac00 by itself can be a command for \u201cgo.\u201d<\/p>\n

Be careful not to confuse this with the similar-sounding \uacfc\uc790, which means \u201csweet\u201d or \u201ccookie.\u201d You don\u2019t want to accidentally bring your friend\u2019s hopes up.<\/p>\n

10. \uac00\uc838\uc640 \u2013 Fetch<\/h3>\n

\uac00\uc838 means \u201ctake,\u201d and as you know, \uc640 means \u201ccome.\u201d Therefore, \uac00\uc838\uc640 translates to \u201ctake and come\/bring back.\u201d Make sure you don\u2019t forget that \uc640, otherwise the ball or toy you toss will just remain in your dog\u2019s slobbery mouth.<\/p>\n

11. \uad74\ub7ec \/ \uad6c\ub974\uae30 \u2013 Roll over<\/h3>\n

I personally remember teaching my own dog \uad6c\ub974\uae30, spinning my finger in a circular motion after each syllable to emphasize the expected motion.<\/p>\n

12. \ubf40\ubf40 \u2013 Kiss<\/h3>\n

Because who can ever get enough of doggy smooches? \ubf40\ubf40 is the cute Korean word for \u201ckiss,\u201d resembling the sound effect of puckered lips. Make sure you\u2019re tolerant of dog-breath though before you decide to get love-bombed by your pup.<\/p>\n

13. \ub0b4\ub824\uc640 \u2013 Come down \/ off<\/h3>\n

Your dogs never signed a contract to keep their toes on the ground 24\/7. Wherever they can reach, they\u2019ll certainly go. Maybe they\u2019re up on the cat tower again.<\/p>\n

Perhaps they\u2019ve declared your bed to be their throne for the day, even though you\u2019ve expressly forbidden them from it. Notice how this command consists of words you\u2019ve already learned: \ub0b4\ub824 (lower) and \uc640 (come).<\/p>\n

14. \uba39\uc5b4 \u2013 Eat<\/h3>\n

Sure, a dog typically doesn\u2019t need any encouragement to start chowing down, but your fur baby is civilized and proper.<\/p>\n

Teaching to eat on command is a very valuable trick that will frequently come in handy, whether the consumable is a drool-worthy beef jerky or an unappealing medicinal pill.<\/p>\n

15. \ubc49\uc5b4 \u2013 Spit it out<\/h3>\n

Chocolate, your lunch, a piece of garbage, a child\u2019s arm. What do all of these things have in common? They shouldn\u2019t be in your dog\u2019s mouth. A sharp \u201c\ubc49\uc5b4!\u201d can immediately make your dog\u2019s jaw slacken, especially when you pair with an equally harsh \u201c\uc548 \ub3fc!\u201d<\/p>\n

16. \ube75\uc57c – Bang \/ Play dead<\/h3>\n

Want your dog to rival the best K-drama<\/a> actors? Take your index finger and thumb into a gun shape, aim it ruthlessly at your companion and shout \u201c\ube75(\uc57c)!\u201d<\/p>\n

This is literally a transliteration of \u201cBang,\u201d and if your pup was born for the stage, he or she would gracefully swoon to the ground.<\/p>\n

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