English–Korean

“styrofoam” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationseutiropom

Example

집에 스티로폼을 버릴 때 분리수거를 확인하세요.chi be seu ti ro po meul peo ril ttae pul li su geo reul hwa gin ha se yo

When you throw away Styrofoam at home, check the recycling rules.

Illustration for 스티로폼 (styrofoam)

How to say “styrofoam” in Korean

“Styrofoam” in Korean is 스티로폼 (seutiropom).

A plastic material filled with tiny air spaces, making it light and useful for packaging and insulation.

Full entry for 스티로폼: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 스티로폼

스티로폼은 단열성이 좋아 포장재나 건축 자재로 많이 쓰인다.seu ti ro po meun ta nyeol seong i cho a po jang jae na keon chuk cha jae ro ma ni sseu in da

Styrofoam is often used in packaging and building materials because it provides good insulation.

Tips for using 스티로폼

  • English speakers may think first of a brand, but Korean speakers commonly use this term for familiar foam boxes, trays, and packing pieces.

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