🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

집개

Pronunciation / Transliteration: jipgae

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Domestic Dog/dəˈmɛs.tɪk dɔɡ/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"집개는 인간의 가장 친한 친구로 알려져 있습니다."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A domesticated subspecies of the gray wolf, bred in various breeds for companionship, work, and other purposes.

    "The domestic dog is known for its loyalty and ability to be trained for various tasks."
  2. 2

    A pet dog that lives in a human household.

    "Many families choose to adopt a domestic dog from shelters."

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Synonyms (3)
Antonyms & Contrasting Words (1)

Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'domestic dog' originates from the Latin word 'domus', meaning 'home', and the Old English 'docga', referring to a powerful breed of dog. Over centuries, the term evolved to denote the species Canis lupus familiaris, emphasizing its role as a companion animal in human households.

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