Korean word

수거함

Pronunciation

Romanizationsugeoham

Meaning

  • nouncollection box

Example

편의점 앞에 수거함이 있어요.pyeo nui jeom a pe su geo ha mi i sseo yo

There is a collection box in front of the convenience store.

Illustration for 수거함 (collection box)

More examples

학교 앞에 종이류 수거함이 비치되어 있어요.hak kkyo a pe chong i ryu su geo ha mi pi chi doe eo i sseo yo

There is a paper collection box in front of the school.

Core concept

A container placed at a designated spot to gather a particular kind of item for collection.

Common phrases

  • 종이류 수거함chong i ryu su geo ham

    paper collection box

  • 음식물 수거함eum sing mul su geo ham

    food waste collection box

Similar words

쓰레기통sseuregitong: A container in a home or public place for holding waste until it is thrown away.
재활용함chaehwaryongham: A box for collecting items that can be recycled.
분리수거함pullisugeoham: A bin for collecting waste in separate groups by type.

Definition in Korean

특정 품목을 수거하기 위해 정해진 장소에 두는 수납용 용기.teuk jjeong pum mo geul su geo ha gi wi hae cheong hae jin chang so e tu neun su na byong yong gi

Word origin

The word combines 수거 (sugeo, "collection") with 함 (ham, "box"), forming the idea of a box used to gather items.

Usage tips

  • English speakers can distinguish it from a general trash can because it is usually meant for a specific collection program or item type.

Opposites

  • 배달함paedalhamdelivery boxnoun

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