Korean word

일회용수저

Pronunciation

Romanizationilhoeyongsujeo

Meaning

  • noundisposable spoon

Example

도시락에 일회용수저를 넣어 주세요.to si ra ge il hoe yong su jeo reul neo eo chu se yo

Please put a disposable spoon in the lunchbox.

Illustration for 일회용수저 (disposable spoon)

More examples

음식 배달할 때 일회용수저를 빼 달라고 요청할 수 있어요.eum sik pae dal hal ttae il hoe yong su jeo reul ppae tal la go yo cheong hal ssu i sseo yo

When ordering food for delivery, you can ask them to leave out the disposable spoon.

Core concept

A single-use spoon that comes with a lunch box or delivery order.

Common phrases

  • 일회용수저 포함il hoe yong su jeo po ham

    disposable spoon included

  • 일회용수저 요청il hoe yong su jeo yo cheong

    disposable spoon request

Similar words

숟가락sutkkarak: A utensil with a shallow bowl and handle for lifting food to the mouth.
수저sujeo: A spoon-and-chopsticks set used for eating a meal.

Definition in Korean

포장 도시락이나 배달 음식에 동봉되어 한 번만 쓰고 버리는, 주로 플라스틱 재질의 숟가락을 뜻함po jang to si ra gi na pae dal eum si ge tong bong doe eo han peon man sseu go peo ri neun chu ro peul la seu tik chae ji rui sut kka ra geul tteu tam

Word origin

The word is formed from elements meaning one-time use and spoon or utensil, so its structure directly describes the item's limited purpose.

Usage tips

  • In delivery and takeaway settings, this word distinguishes the included throwaway utensil from a reusable spoon kept at home.

Opposites

  • 다회용품tahoeyongpumreusable productsnoun

Related words

  • 일회용포장ilhoeyongpojangdisposable packagingnoun
  • 일회용접시ilhoeyongjeopssidisposable platenoun

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