Korean Dictionary
How to say "Plastic Pollution" in Korean
“Plastic Pollution” in Korean is 플라스틱 오염 (pronounced "peullaseutik oyeom").
플라스틱 오염
peullaseutik oyeom
Usage & Context
Plastic pollution is the accumulation of plastic waste in natural environments. Korea has been working to reduce single-use plastics and increase recycling. Plastic bags are banned or charged for in Korean stores.
Example Sentence
플라스틱 오염을 줄이기 위해 텀블러를 사용해요.
I use a tumbler to reduce plastic pollution.
How to use 플라스틱 오염 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Plastic Pollution” is 플라스틱 오염, romanized as peullaseutik oyeom.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
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 플라스틱 오염.
Pronunciation Guide
"Peul" sounds like "pool" but with an 'f' sound. "La" is like "la" in "la-la-la." "Seu" is like "soo" in "soon." "Tik" is like "tick" in "tick-tock." "O" is like "oh." "Yeom" rhymes with "yum."
More Example Sentences
Describing a personal effort to be environmentally friendly.
카페에서 텀블러를 사용해서 플라스틱 오염을 줄여요.
I use a tumbler at cafes to reduce plastic pollution.
Discussing a widespread environmental issue.
플라스틱 오염은 전 세계적인 문제로 대두되고 있어요.
Plastic pollution is emerging as a global problem.
Giving practical advice for reducing plastic waste.
마트에서 비닐봉투 대신 장바구니를 사용하면 플라스틱 오염을 줄일 수 있어요.
If you use a reusable shopping bag instead of plastic bags at the supermarket, you can reduce plastic pollution.
Cultural Context
Korea has been quite proactive in tackling '플라스틱 오염.' You'll notice that most cafes charge extra for disposable cups, and many supermarkets charge for plastic bags or don't offer them at all, encouraging reusable bags (장바구니, jangbaguni). This reflects a strong national effort to reduce single-use plastics, often seen as a collective responsibility.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
플라스틱 오염 심각성
Seriousness of plastic pollution
플라스틱 오염 줄이기
Reducing plastic pollution
플라스틱 오염 문제
Plastic pollution problem
Related Expressions
일회용품
irhoeyongpum
Single-use items
플라스틱 쓰레기
peullaseutik sseuregi
Plastic waste
재활용
jaehwalyong
Recycling
환경 보호
hwangyeong boho
Environmental protection
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