Korean word

찌꺼기

Pronunciation

Romanizationjjikkeogi

Meaning

  • nounresidue

Example

컵 바닥에 찌꺼기가 조금 있어요.keop pa da ge jji kkeo gi ga cho geum i sseo yo

There is a little residue at the bottom of the cup.

Illustration for 찌꺼기 (residue)

More examples

음식물 쓰레기통에 찌꺼기를 버렸어요.eum sing mul sseu re gi tong e jji kkeo gi reul peo ryeo sseo yo

I threw the scraps in the food waste bin.

Core concept

Small bits or sediment left behind after something is used or eaten, often collecting at the bottom of a container.

Common phrases

  • 음식물 찌꺼기eum sing mul jji kkeo gi

    food scraps

Similar words

부스러기puseureogi: Small pieces of food scattered or formed by breaking and crumbling.
잔여물chanyeomul: A substance or component left over after a process or use.

Definition in Korean

물건을 사용하거나 먹고 난 뒤에 남아 버리거나 떨어져 나온 작은 부분을 가리키는 명사.mul geo neul sa yong ha geo na meok kko nan twi e na ma peo ri geo na tteo reo jeo na on cha geun pu bu neul ka ri ki neun myeong sa

Word origin

The exact origin of this Korean noun is uncertain, so its form should not be explained through an unconfirmed word-part analysis.

Usage tips

  • Unlike the technical tone of some English terms, this word is ordinary in everyday Korean for leftover bits in food, drinks, and containers.

Other meanings

  • dregsnoun

Opposites

  • 깨끗함kkaekkeutamcleanlinessnoun

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