Korean word

비닐

Pronunciation

Romanizationpinil

Meaning

  • nounplastic

Example

음식을 비닐에 싸 두었어요.eum si geul pi ni re ssa tu eo sseo yo

I kept the food wrapped in plastic.

Illustration for 비닐 (plastic)

More examples

청소할 때 비닐장갑을 끼고 하세요.cheong so hal ttae pi nil jang ga beul kki go ha se yo

Please wear plastic gloves when cleaning.

Core concept

A thin, flexible sheet of synthetic resin used to wrap or hold things.

Common phrases

  • 비닐장갑pi nil jang gap

    plastic gloves

  • 비닐봉투pi nil bong tu

    plastic bag

  • 비닐포장pi nil po jang

    plastic packaging

Similar words

비닐봉지pinilbongji: A lightweight plastic bag supplied by a shop for carrying purchases.
봉지pongji: A thin bag made of paper or plastic for holding and carrying goods.
랩raep: A thin, clear film stretched over food to keep it fresh and prevent leaks.

Definition in Korean

합성수지로 만든 얇고 유연한 막이나 그로 만든 봉투·필름을 이르는 말hap sseong su ji ro man deun yal kko yu yeon han ma gi na keu ro man deun pong tu pil leu meul i reu neun mal

Word origin

Borrowed from English vinyl, the word became the everyday Korean name for flexible plastic sheets and bags.

Usage tips

  • English speakers may first think of records or flooring when they hear vinyl, but this Korean word commonly points to plastic packaging in daily life.

Other meanings

  • plastic bagnoun
  • filmnoun

Related words

  • 비닐장갑piniljanggapplastic glovesnoun
  • 비닐포장pinilpojangplastic packagingnoun

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