Korean word

생활용품

Pronunciation

Romanizationsaenghwaryongpum

Meaning

  • nounhousehold items

Example

집에 생활용품이 부족해요.chi be saeng hwa ryong pu mi pu jo kae yo

We don't have enough household items at home.

Illustration for 생활용품 (household items)

More examples

마트에서 생활용품을 샀어요.ma teu e seo saeng hwa ryong pu meul sa sseo yo

I bought household items at the supermarket.

Core concept

The small, practical things that keep everyday home life running, from cleaning supplies to kitchen tools.

Common phrases

  • 생활용품을 사다saeng hwa ryong pu meul sa da

    buy household items

  • 생활용품점saeng hwa ryong pum jeom

    household goods store

  • 생활용품이 필요하다saeng hwa ryong pu mi pi ryo ha da

    need household items

Similar words

생필품saengpilpum: Everyday necessities that are used up and need regular replacement, such as food and soap.
생활잡화saenghwaljapwa: Small household goods used in daily life, including stationery and storage items.
주방용품chubangyongpum: Tools, cloths, and other supplies used for cooking and food preparation.
위생용품wisaengyongpum: Supplies used for washing, staying clean, or preventing the spread of germs.

Definition in Korean

집안에서 개인 위생·주방·청소 등 일상적인 용도로 쓰는 소형 도구나 소모품을 통칭하는 명사chi ba ne seo kae in wi saeng chu bang cheong so teung il sang jeo gin yong do ro sseu neun so hyeong to gu na so mo pu meul tong ching ha neun myeong sa

Word origin

생활용품 (saenghwaryongpum, "household items") combines 생활 (saenghwa, "daily life") and 용품 (ryongpum, "goods for use") to name useful things for daily living.

Usage tips

  • On store signs, this broad category word can cover hygiene supplies, kitchen tools, and cleaning supplies, so nearby words often identify the specific group.

Opposites

  • 사치품sachipumluxury goodsnoun

Related words

  • 생활용품점saenghwaryongpumjeomhousehold goods storenoun
  • 생활비saenghwalbiliving expensesnoun
  • 생활습관saenghwalseupkkwandaily habitsnoun

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