Korean word

음식물쓰레기

Pronunciation

Romanizationeumsingmulsseuregi

Meaning

  • nounfood waste

Example

오늘 음식물쓰레기를 버렸어요.o neul eum sing mul sseu re gi reul peo ryeo sseo yo

I threw away the food waste today.

Illustration for 음식물쓰레기 (food waste)

More examples

음식물쓰레기 분리수거는 꼭 지켜야 해요.eum sing mul sseu re gi pul li su geo neun kkok chi kyeo ya hae yo

You must follow the rules for separating food waste.

Core concept

Food-based refuse that is likely to rot and smell if it is left out.

Common phrases

  • 음식물쓰레기 분리수거eum sing mul sseu re gi pul li su geo

    food waste separation

  • 음식물쓰레기 줄이기eum sing mul sseu re gi chu ri gi

    reducing food waste

  • 음식물쓰레기 처리기eum sing mul sseu re gi cheo ri gi

    food waste disposer

Similar words

음식물폐기물eumsingmulpyegimul: Kitchen food waste described in official or administrative language.
음식물 찌꺼기eumsingmul jjikkeogi: Moist bits of food left over from preparation or eating.
잔반chanban: Uneaten food remaining after a meal, often gathered for disposal.

Definition in Korean

주로 가정이나 식당에서 발생하는 식품의 껍질·찌꺼기·남은 음식처럼 부패하기 쉬운 유기성 쓰레기를 가리키는 명사.chu ro ka jeong i na sik ttang e seo pal saeng ha neun sik pu mui kkeop jjil jji kkeo gi na meun eum sik cheo reom pu pae ha gi swi un yu gi seong sseu re gi reul ka ri ki neun myeong sa

Word origin

This noun is built from 음식물 (eumsingmul, "food matter") plus 쓰레기 (sseuregi, "trash"), making its meaning transparent to Korean learners.

Usage tips

  • In Korean sorting talk, this word points to the disposal category for scraps and leftovers, not every kind of household trash.

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