English–Korean
“food waste” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationeumsingmulsseuregi
Example
오늘 음식물쓰레기를 버렸어요.o neul eum sing mul sseu re gi reul peo ryeo sseo yo
I threw away the food waste today.
How to say “food waste” in Korean
“Food waste” in Korean is 음식물쓰레기 (eumsingmulsseuregi).
Food-based refuse that is likely to rot and smell if it is left out.
Example sentences with 음식물쓰레기
음식물쓰레기 분리수거는 꼭 지켜야 해요.eum sing mul sseu re gi pul li su geo neun kkok chi kyeo ya hae yo
You must follow the rules for separating food waste.
Tips for using 음식물쓰레기
- In Korean sorting talk, this word points to the disposal category for scraps and leftovers, not every kind of household trash.