Korean Dictionary
How to say "Dustpan" in Korean
“Dustpan” in Korean is 쓰레받기 (pronounced "sseurebaetgi").
쓰레받기
sseurebaetgi
Usage & Context
A dustpan is used to collect swept dust. The term 쓰레받기 is commonly used with a broom for floor cleaning. It's an essential tool in Korean household cleaning routines.
Example Sentence
빗자루와 쓰레받기로 청소해요.
I clean with a broom and dustpan.
How to use 쓰레받기 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Dustpan” is 쓰레받기, romanized as sseurebaetgi.
Usage tip
Practice this word inside a full daily-life sentence, because particles and sentence endings make the Korean sound natural.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 쓰레받기.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce 'sseu' like 'soo' but with a tense, aspirated 's' sound (like 'ss' in 'hissing'), 're' like 'reh' in 'rent', 'bat' like 'baht' in 'baht-room' (with an unreleased 't'), and 'gi' like 'gee' in 'geese'. The '쓰' sound is a unique tense 's' in Korean.
More Example Sentences
Explaining the use of a dustpan.
빗자루로 쓸어 담은 쓰레기를 쓰레받기에 모아요.
I collect the trash swept by the broom into the dustpan.
Describing a makeshift solution.
쓰레받기가 없어서 손으로 주웠어.
I didn't have a dustpan, so I picked it up with my hands.
Praising a product feature.
이 쓰레받기는 손잡이가 길어서 허리 숙일 필요가 없어요.
This dustpan has a long handle, so you don't need to bend your back.
Cultural Context
The 쓰레받기 is an indispensable partner to the 빗자루 (broom) for manual floor cleaning in Korea. It's a fundamental tool for quick clean-ups, such as sweeping up crumbs after a meal or tidying a small spill, even in homes with vacuum cleaners. Many Korean households value the simplicity and effectiveness of the broom and dustpan for certain tasks, highlighting a practical approach to daily chores.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
쓰레받기 좀 줘.
Give me the dustpan.
쓰레받기에 담아.
Put it in the dustpan.
빗자루랑 쓰레받기 세트.
Broom and dustpan set.
Related Expressions
빗자루
bitjaru
broom
쓸다
sseulda
to sweep
쓰레기
sseuregi
trash/garbage
청소
cheongso
cleaning
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