English–Korean

“trash can” in Korean

Korean

Also휴지통 (hyujitong)

Pronunciation

Romanizationsseuregitong

Example

음식물은 쓰레기통에 버리지 마세요.eum sing mu reun sseu re gi tong e peo ri ji ma se yo

Don't throw food waste in the trash can.

Illustration for 쓰레기통 (trash can)

How to say “trash can” in Korean

“Trash can” in Korean is 쓰레기통 (sseuregitong).

A container that catches unwanted things in a home or public place.

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

Example sentences with 쓰레기통

아파트 단지에 쓰레기통이 여러 개 있어요.a pa teu tan ji e sseu re gi tong i yeo reo kae i sseo yo

There are several trash cans in the apartment complex.

Tips for using 쓰레기통

  • In public places, this word usually means a general waste bin, while recycling containers often have separate labels.

Other Korean words for “trash can”

책상 옆에 휴지통이 있어요.chaek ssang yeo pe hyu ji tong i i sseo yo

There is a trash can next to the desk.

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