English–Korean
“residue” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationjjikkeogi
Example
컵 바닥에 찌꺼기가 조금 있어요.keop pa da ge jji kkeo gi ga cho geum i sseo yo
There is a little residue at the bottom of the cup.
How to say “residue” in Korean
“Residue” in Korean is 찌꺼기 (jjikkeogi).
Small bits or sediment left behind after something is used or eaten, often collecting at the bottom of a container.
Example sentences with 찌꺼기
음식물 쓰레기통에 찌꺼기를 버렸어요.eum sing mul sseu re gi tong e jji kkeo gi reul peo ryeo sseo yo
I threw the scraps in the food waste bin.
Tips for using 찌꺼기
- Unlike the technical tone of some English terms, this word is ordinary in everyday Korean for leftover bits in food, drinks, and containers.