Korean word

다회용컵

Pronunciation

Romanizationtahoeyongkeop

Meaning

  • nounreusable cup

Example

다음에는 다회용컵에 담아 주세요.ta eu me neun ta hoe yong keo be ta ma chu se yo

Next time, please put it in a reusable cup.

Illustration for 다회용컵 (reusable cup)

More examples

카페에서 다회용컵을 사용하면 할인해 줘요.ka pe e seo ta hoe yong keo beul sa yong ha myeon ha rin hae chwo yo

If you use a reusable cup at a cafe, they give you a discount.

Core concept

A cup designed to be washed and used again for later drinks.

Common phrases

  • 다회용컵 사용ta hoe yong keop sa yong

    use of a reusable cup

  • 다회용컵 지참ta hoe yong keop chi cham

    bringing reusable cups

  • 다회용컵 세척ta hoe yong keop se cheok

    cleaning reusable cups

Similar words

텀블러teombeulleo: A reusable lidded container for carrying hot or cold drinks.
개인컵kaeinkeop: A personal cup brought along to replace a shop's disposable cup.

Definition in Korean

여러 번 씻어서 다시 사용할 수 있는 컵yeo reo peon ssi seo seo ta si sa yong hal ssu in neun keop

Word origin

The term combines 다회용 (dahoeyong, "for repeated use") with 컵 (keop, "cup"), an English loanword.

Usage tips

  • In cafe conversations, this word helps distinguish a washable serving cup from a disposable one when choosing a less wasteful option.

Opposites

  • 일회용컵ilhoeyongkeopsingle-use cupnoun

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