재활용 수거함
jaehwalyong sugeoham
The English phrase "recycling bin" is translated into Korean as 재활용 수거함 (jaehwalyong sugeoham).
재활용 수거함 refers to a container used for collecting waste materials that can be processed and reused. It is often used in formal or public contexts, such as signage for official collection points in apartment complexes or streets.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 재활용 (recycling), 수거 (collection) and 함 (box/container).
Which one should you use?
While 재활용 수거함 is often used for official collection points, you may also encounter 재활용 쓰레기통, which is a common alternative used to refer to a recycling bin. For a more formal expression, 재활용통 is also used.
How do you pronounce it?
jaehwalyong sugeoham
Did you know?
- The word 함 in 재활용 수거함 refers to a box, but it is also the same word used for a traditional wooden chest used to carry a bride's gifts to her new home.
- The word 재활용 (jaehwalyong) contains the character 활 (hwal), which means 'to live' or 'active', implying that recycling is 'giving new life' to materials.
- In South Korea, using 재활용 수거함 is part of a strict system where residents can be fined if they fail to separate materials correctly.
Examples in context
- 저기요, 재활용통이 어디 있나요?Excuse me, where is the recycling bin?
- 재활용 수거함 위치가 어디예요?jaehwalyong sugeoham wichiga eodiyeyo?Where is the recycling bin located?
- 재활용 수거함에 플라스틱을 넣으세요.jaehwalyong sugeohame peullasutigeul neouseyo.Please put the plastic in the recycling bin.
- 재활용 수거함이 벌써 가득 찼어요.jaehwalyong sugeohami beolsseo gadeuk chasseoyo.The recycling bin is already full.
Example conversation
Dohyun and Minji are cleaning up the apartment complex.
- 도현 Do-hyeon민지 씨, 재활용 수거함이 어디에 있어요?Minji ssi, jaehwalyong sugeohami eodie isseoyo?Minji, where is the recycling bin?
- 민지 Min-ji저기 건물 뒤편에 있어요.Jeogi geonmul dwipyeone isseoyo.It is over there behind the building.
- 도현 Do-hyeon알겠어요. 재활용 수거함으로 갈게요.Algesseoyo. jaehwalyong sugeohameuro galgeyo.I see. I will go to the recycling bin.
- 민지 Min-ji도현 씨, 조심히 가져오세요.Dohyun ssi, josimhi gajyeooseyo.Dohyun, please bring them carefully.
