Korean word

종이빨대

Pronunciation

Romanizationchongippaldae

Meaning

  • nounpaper straw

Example

여기 종이빨대를 드릴게요.yeo gi chong i ppal dae reul teu ril kke yo

Here, I'll give you a paper straw.

Illustration for 종이빨대 (paper straw)

More examples

음료에는 종이빨대 사용을 권장해요.eum nyo e neun chong i ppal dae sa yong eul kwon jang hae yo

We recommend using paper straws for drinks.

Core concept

A paper tube that carries a drink to the mouth during sipping.

Common phrases

  • 종이빨대 사용chong i ppal dae sa yong

    paper straw use

Similar words

빨대ppaldae: A narrow tube that carries a drink to the mouth during sipping.
일회용 빨대ilhoeyong ppaldae: A thin tube for sipping a drink designed to be thrown away after one use.
플라스틱 빨대peullaseutik ppaldae: A plastic tube used to sip a drink.
금속빨대keumsokppaldae: A metal tube for sipping drinks that is made for repeated use.

Definition in Korean

종이로 만든 음료를 빨아 마시기 위한 얇은 관 모양의 도구.chong i ro man deun eum nyo reul ppa ra ma si gi wi han yal beun kwan mo yang ui to gu

Word origin

The term combines the Korean word for paper with the native word for a tube used to suck up a drink.

Usage tips

  • Paper straws can soften during a long drink, so the material choice is useful to notice when ordering or receiving a beverage.

Opposites

  • 플라스틱 빨대peullaseutik ppaldaeplastic strawnoun
  • 금속 빨대keumsok ppaldaemetal strawnoun

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