달마시안
dalmasian
The Korean word for the dog breed Dalmatian is 달마시안 (dalmasian).
달마시안 is a noun used to refer to the specific breed of dog known as a Dalmatian.
Meaning: breed of dog (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is dalmasian.
Did you know?
- The Korean word for 'spot' used in 점박이 comes from the root 점, which also means 'mole' or 'beauty mark' when referring to a person's skin.
- While 달마시안 describes the breed, the broader term 점박이 can be used for any animal with spots, such as leopards or cows, making it a versatile descriptor for 'spotted' creatures across species.
- In Korean pop culture and media, the word 달마시안 is frequently linked to the Disney movie '101 Dalmatians', which is one of the primary ways the breed became recognizable to the general public in Korea.
Examples in context
- 저는 달마시안을 키워요I have a Dalmatian
- 저는 달마시안을 원해요I want a Dalmatian
- 달마시안은 점무늬가 특징이에요.dalmasian-eun jeommuryeoga teukjing-ieyo.Dalmatians are characterized by their spotted patterns.
- 저는 달마시안을 정말 좋아해요.jeoneun dalmasian-eul jeongmal joahae-yo.I really like Dalmatians.
- 저 강아지는 달마시안인가요?jeo gang-ajineun dalmasian-ingayo?Is that puppy a Dalmatian?
Example conversation
Two friends are looking at a picture of a dog in a magazine.
- 지은 Ji-eun이 강아지 품종이 뭐예요?i gang-aji pumjong-i mwo-yeyo?What breed is this puppy?
- 도현 Do-hyeon달마시안이에요.dalmasian-ieyo.It is a Dalmatian.
- 지은 Ji-eun정말 귀여운 달마시안이네요!jeongmal gwiyeoun dalmasian-ineyo!What a cute Dalmatian!
- 도현 Do-hyeon맞아요, 정말 매력적이죠.majayo, jeongmal maeryeokjeog-ijyo.Right, they are very charming.
