쓰레기통 (Sseu-re-gi-tong) - "Dustbin" or "Trash Can"
The Korean word for "dustbin" or "trash can" is 쓰레기통 (sseu-re-gi-tong). This term refers to the container where you throw away garbage or waste.
- 쓰레기 (sseu-re-gi) – trash or garbage
- 통 (tong) – container or bin
Together, 쓰레기통 means "dustbin" or "trash can."
Pronunciation:
- 쓰레기통 is pronounced as "sseu-re-gi-tong," with a double 's' sound at the start of 쓰레기.
More Expressions in Korean:
쓰레기통이 어디에 있어요?
(Sseu-re-gi-tong-i eo-di-e i-sseo-yo)- Where is the trash can?
쓰레기통을 비워 주세요.
(Sseu-re-gi-tong-eul bi-wo ju-se-yo)- Please empty the dustbin.
쓰레기통이 꽉 찼어요.
(Sseu-re-gi-tong-i kkwak chat-seo-yo)- The trash can is full.
쓰레기통에 쓰레기를 버리세요.
(Sseu-re-gi-tong-e sseu-re-gi-reul beo-ri-se-yo)- Please throw the trash in the bin.
새 쓰레기통을 샀어요.
(Sae sseu-re-gi-tong-eul sat-seo-yo)- I bought a new trash can.
These phrases will help you talk about 쓰레기통, whether you're asking for one or discussing cleaning tasks!