차다
chada[t͡ɕʰa̠da̠]
The Korean word for a dump (a place where waste or garbage is left) is 차다 (chada).
In more formal contexts, such as when referring specifically to a waste treatment facility, the term 폐기물 처리장 is used.
Meaning: a place where waste or garbage is left (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
chada
Did you know?
- In Korea, the act of dumping waste illegally is referred to as 투기. This word is also used in finance to mean 'speculation', as both involve risky or unstable behavior.
- If you are talking about a person being 'dumped' in a romantic sense, Korean speakers would use the verb 차다 meaning 'to kick', rather than a term for trash.
- The word 차다 is a homonym in Korean with several unrelated meanings, including 'to be cold' and 'to kick'.
Examples in context
- 폐기물 처리장에 대해 알고 싶습니다.I would like to know about waste treatment facilities.
Example conversation
Ji-eun and Min-jun are walking near a wasteland.
- 지은 Ji-eun민준 씨, 여기가 쓰레기 차다예요?Minjun ssi, yeogiga sseuregi chada-yeyo?Min-jun, is this the garbage dump?
- 민준 Min-jun네, 맞아요. 정말 냄새가 심하네요.ne, majayo. jeongmal naemsega simhaneyo.Yes, that's right. The smell is really strong.
- 지은 Ji-eun차다 옆에 나무가 많아서 몰랐어요.chada yeope namuga manaseo mollasseoyo.I didn't know because there are many trees next to the dump.
- 민준 Min-jun빨리 다른 길로 가요.ppalli dareun gillo gayo.Let's go a different way quickly.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 차다, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
