Korean word

다회용

Pronunciation

Romanizationtahoeyong

Meaning

  • nounreusable

Example

이건 다회용 컵이에요.i geon ta hoe yong keo bi e yo

This is a reusable cup.

Illustration for 다회용 (reusable)

More examples

시장 갈 때는 다회용 장바구니를 챙겨 가세요.si jang kal ttae neun ta hoe yong chang ba gu ni reul chaeng gyeo ka se yo

When you go to the market, take a reusable shopping bag with you.

Core concept

An item designed to remain useful through repeated use rather than being thrown away after one use.

Common phrases

  • 다회용 빨대ta hoe yong ppal dae

    reusable straw

  • 다회용 장바구니ta hoe yong chang ba gu ni

    reusable shopping bag

  • 다회용 식기ta hoe yong sik kki

    reusable tableware

Similar words

다회용품tahoeyongpum: A reusable product or container designed for repeated washing and use.
재사용chaesayong: Using something again after its first use rather than discarding it.
재활용chaehwaryong: Collecting used materials and turning them into material for new products.
일회용ilhoeyong: A product made for one use and then thrown away.

Definition in Korean

한 번 쓰고 버리는 것이 아니라 여러 번 사용하도록 만든 제품이나 물건han peon sseu go peo ri neun keo si a ni ra yeo reo peon sa yong ha do rok man deun che pu mi na mul geon

Word origin

This Sino-Korean compound combines elements meaning many, times, and use to express use on many occasions.

Usage tips

  • Because it describes a product feature, it can be placed before many item nouns without changing its form.

Opposites

Related words

  • 다회용품tahoeyongpumreusable productsnoun

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