Korean word

유리병

Pronunciation

Romanizationyuribyeong

Meaning

  • nounglass bottle

Example

유리병을 깨끗이 씻어 주세요.yu ri byeong eul kkae kkeu si ssi seo chu se yo

Please wash the glass bottle thoroughly.

Illustration for 유리병 (glass bottle)

More examples

음료를 유리병에 담아서 팔아요.eum nyo reul yu ri byeong e ta ma seo pa ra yo

They sell beverages in glass bottles.

Core concept

A glass container shaped to hold liquids while showing what is inside.

Common phrases

  • 유리병을 분리배출하다yu ri byeong eul pul li bae chul ha da

    sort glass bottles for recycling

  • 유리병을 재활용하다yu ri byeong eul chae hwa ryong ha da

    recycle glass bottles

  • 유리병에 음료를 담다yu ri byeong e eum nyo reul tam tta

    put beverages in glass bottles

Similar words

병pyeong: A bottle-shaped container designed to hold liquid and pour it through its opening.
페트병peteubyeong: A clear PET container for drinks that is light and does not break easily.
캔kaen: A metal container that keeps food or drinks sealed until opened.

Definition in Korean

유리 재질로 만든 내용물이 보이는 병yu ri chae jil lo man deun nae yong mu ri po i neun pyeong

Word origin

The compound joins 유리 (yuri, "glass") with 병 (byeong, "bottle") to name a bottle made from glass.

Usage tips

  • The word is useful when talking about washing containers, sorting recycling, or handling a bottle that can break more easily than a plastic one.

Opposites

  • 플라스틱병peullaseutikppyeongplastic bottlenoun

Related words

  • 유리제품yurijepumglass productsnoun
  • 유리컵yurikeopglass cupnoun

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