Korean word

음식물봉투

Pronunciation

Romanizationeumsingmulbongtu

Meaning

  • nounfood waste bag

Example

오늘은 음식물봉투를 내놓는 날이에요.o neu reun eum sing mul bong tu reul nae non neun na ri e yo

Today is the day to put out the food waste bag.

Illustration for 음식물봉투 (food waste bag)

More examples

오늘은 음식물봉투를 깜빡해서 못 내놓았어요.o neu reun eum sing mul bong tu reul kkam ppa kae seo mot nae no a sseo yo

Today, I forgot about the food waste bag, so I couldn't put it out.

Core concept

A bag for holding leftover food, peels, and other kitchen waste before it is thrown away.

Common phrases

  • 음식물봉투를 내놓다eum sing mul bong tu reul nae no ta

    put out the food waste bag

  • 음식물봉투 수거일eum sing mul bong tu su geo il

    food waste bag collection day

Similar words

쓰레기봉투sseuregibongtu: A disposable household bag for holding rubbish until collection or disposal.
종량제봉투chongnyangjebongtu: A regulated rubbish bag whose capacity determines the disposal fee.
비닐봉지pinilbongji: A thin plastic bag used to carry purchases or hold rubbish briefly.

Definition in Korean

음식물봉투는 먹다 남은 음식이나 껍데기 같은 주방 쓰레기를 담아 버리는 봉투.eum sing mul bong tu neun meok tta na meun eum si gi na kkeop tte gi ka teun chu bang sseu re gi reul ta ma peo ri neun pong tu

Word origin

음식물 (eumsingmul, "food or food waste") combines with 봉투 (bongtu, "bag") to form a compound meaning a bag for food waste.

Usage tips

  • In some Korean municipalities, designated bags of this type are sold in supermarkets or convenience stores, with local rules setting their size or color.

Opposites

  • 일반쓰레기봉투ilbansseuregibongtugeneral waste bagnoun

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