Korean word

에코백

Pronunciation

Romanizationekobaek

Meaning

  • nounreusable bag

Example

가게에서 비닐 대신 에코백을 쓰도록 권장해요.ka ge e seo pi nil tae sin e ko bae geul sseu do rok kwon jang hae yo

The store recommends using a reusable bag instead of plastic bags.

Illustration for 에코백 (reusable bag)

More examples

사용 후에는 에코백을 접어서 보관해요.sa yong hu e neun e ko bae geul cheo beo seo po gwan hae yo

After use, fold the reusable bag and store it.

Core concept

A washable fabric shopping bag kept ready for repeated trips to the store.

Common phrases

  • 에코백을 접다e ko bae geul cheop tta

    fold a reusable bag

  • 에코백을 내밀다e ko bae geul nae mil da

    hold out a reusable bag

Similar words

장바구니changbaguni: A sturdy bag or basket for carrying purchases from a shopping trip.
종이봉투chongibongtu: A paper bag that a store gives for carrying purchased goods.
비닐봉지pinilbongji: A thin plastic bag that a store gives for carrying purchased goods.

Definition in Korean

휴대하여 반복 사용하도록 만든 가벼운 천 재질의 쇼핑용 가방.hyu dae ha yeo pan bok sa yong ha do rok man deun ka byeo un cheon chae ji rui syo ping yong ka bang

Word origin

It is formed from eco, a shortened form connected with ecology, plus the loanword bag.

Usage tips

  • English speakers may associate eco with a broad environmental idea, but this word usually points to a practical bag used during shopping in Korean.

Opposites

  • 플라스틱 봉투peullaseutik pongtuplastic bagnoun

Related words

  • 에코마크ekomakeueco marknoun

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