Korean Dictionary
How to say "Trash Bag" in Korean
“Trash Bag” in Korean is 쓰레기봉투 (pronounced "Sseuregibongtu").
쓰레기봉투
Sseuregibongtu
Usage & Context
In Korea, designated official trash bags must be purchased to dispose of household waste. This is part of Korea's mandatory pay-as-you-throw waste management system.
Example Sentence
한국에서는 종량제 쓰레기봉투를 사야 해요.
In Korea you must buy official designated trash bags.
How to use 쓰레기봉투 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Trash Bag” is 쓰레기봉투, romanized as Sseuregibongtu.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The word '쓰레기봉투' is pronounced 'Sseu-re-gi-bong-tu'. '쓰' starts with a tense 'ss' sound, like 'ss' in 'hiss' followed by a short 'uh' sound. '레' is like 're' in 'red'. '기' is like 'gee' in 'geese'. '봉' is like 'bong' in 'bongos'. '투' is like 'too' in 'too much'.
More Example Sentences
Explaining waste separation rules to a newcomer.
음식물 쓰레기봉투는 따로 사야 해요.
You have to buy separate food waste trash bags.
Asking where to buy specific trash bags.
편의점에서 종량제 쓰레기봉투를 팔아요.
They sell official designated trash bags at convenience stores.
Doing a daily household chore.
쓰레기봉투가 꽉 찼으니 버려야겠어요.
The trash bag is full, so I need to throw it out.
Cultural Context
This term is crucial for understanding waste management in Korea. Korea operates a mandatory 'pay-as-you-throw' system (종량제, jongnyangje), meaning residents must purchase specific, government-issued trash bags (종량제 쓰레기봉투) for general waste. Separate bags are often required for food waste (음식물 쓰레기봉투). This system encourages waste reduction and proper recycling, which is also strictly enforced. Not using the correct bags can result in fines.
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Common Phrases
쓰레기봉투 다 썼어.
I've used up all the trash bags.
쓰레기봉투 좀 사 와.
Go buy some trash bags.
몇 리터짜리 쓰레기봉투 필요해?
How many liter trash bag do you need?
Related Expressions
쓰레기
sseuregi
trash/garbage
음식물 쓰레기
eumsingmul sseuregi
food waste
재활용
jaehwalyong
recycling
분리수거
bunrisugeo
waste separation/collection
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