1. What does it mean?
댕집사 combines 댕, from the playful dog word 댕댕이, with 집사, caretaker or butler. It describes someone who lives with and looks after a dog.
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2. The nuance
The term is affectionate everyday language, not a certification or professional role. It parallels 냥집사 for cats while keeping the dog-specific 댕.
3. Examples
“댕집사가 되니 아침 산책이 일상이 됐어.”
Since becoming a dog parent, morning walks have become part of my routine.
“댕집사 친구와 강아지 사진을 주고받았어.”
My dog-parent friend and I exchanged dog photos.
Sources
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