Korean

쓰레기

쓰레기
Meaning: trash, garbage, waste
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

Please don't throw trash on the street.
쓰레기는 지정된 장소에 버려주세요.
Please throw away the trash in the designated area.
쓰레기를 태우는 것은 환경에 좋지 않아요.
Burning trash is not good for the environment.
길가에 쓰레기가 많이 깔려 있었다.
There was a lot of trash scattered on the roadside.
쓰레기는 정해진 곳에 내버려 주세요.
Please throw away the trash in the designated place.
쓰레기는 휴지통에 버려 주세요.
Please throw trash in the trash can.
쓰레기는 쓰레기통에 버려주세요.
Please throw the trash in the trash can.
쓰레기는 종류별로 분리해서 버려야 한다.
Garbage must be separated by type.
쓰레기는 종류별로 구분해서 버려야 합니다.
You must separate and dispose of trash by type.

Usage Notes

Refers to general waste. Can also be used metaphorically to insult someone, similar to calling them 'human trash'.

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