Korean word

일회용

Pronunciation

Romanizationilhoeyong

Meaning

  • noundisposable

Example

행사 때 일회용 컵을 많이 사용해요.haeng sa ttae il hoe yong keo beul ma ni sa yong hae yo

We use a lot of disposable cups at events.

Illustration for 일회용 (disposable)

More examples

생각보다 일회용 장갑을 많이 사용해요.saeng gak ppo da il hoe yong chang ga beul ma ni sa yong hae yo

We use more disposable gloves than I expected.

Core concept

Something intended to serve briefly before being discarded instead of used again.

Common phrases

  • 일회용 컵il hoe yong keop

    disposable cup

  • 일회용 수저il hoe yong su jeo

    disposable spoon and chopsticks

  • 일회용 장갑il hoe yong chang gap

    disposable gloves

Similar words

일회용품ilhoeyongpum: A general category of products designed to be thrown away after a single use.
일회용 컵ilhoeyong keop: A cup made for serving drinks once, especially at takeout shops or events.
일회용 식기ilhoeyong sikkki: Plates, spoons, and other tableware made to be discarded after one use.

Definition in Korean

한 번 쓰고 버리도록 만든 일회용 제품이나 물건을 가리키는 말.han peon sseu go peo ri do rok man deun il hoe yong che pu mi na mul geo neul ka ri ki neun mal

Word origin

Formed from 일회 (ilhoe, "one time") plus 용 (yong, "use or purpose"), the word describes an item intended to be used once.

Usage tips

  • The word is useful when comparing convenience with reusable choices, especially when asking whether a shop provides a single-use item or a reusable one.

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