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"Trash" in Korean: 쓰레기
쓰레기sseuregi
Trash in Korean is 쓰레기 (sseuregi). 쓰레기 is the Korean noun for trash; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate.
An everyday statement
쓰레기를 버려 주세요.sseuregireul beoryeo juseyo.
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How to pronounce 쓰레기
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sseuregi
/s͈ɯɾeki/
쓰레기 (sseuregi) has 3 Hangul syllables. 쓰레기 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Trash" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 쓰레기sseuregi | Trash Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 쓰레기에 대한 질문sseuregie daehan jilmun | question about trash A useful combination with 쓰레기. | A useful combination with 쓰레기. |
| 쓰레기를sseuregireul | Trash (as an object) Use 를 when 쓰레기 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 쓰레기 is the object of an action. |
How to use 쓰레기 in real life
- 1An everyday statement
쓰레기를 버려 주세요.
sseuregireul beoryeo juseyo.
Please throw away the trash.
This sentence uses 쓰레기 in the trash sense.
- 2A different situation
쓰레기를 분리했어요.
sseuregireul bullihaesseoyo.
I sorted the trash.
This sentence uses 쓰레기 in the trash sense.
- 3A useful question or update
쓰레기는 어디에 버려요?
sseuregineun eodie beoryeoyo?
Where do I throw away the trash?
This sentence uses 쓰레기 in the trash sense.
Mistakes English speakers make with 쓰레기
Incorrect: 쓰레기을 버려 주세요.
Correct: 쓰레기를 버려 주세요.
When practicing trash, use the correct particle or copula after 쓰레기; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 쓰레기이에요.
Correct: 쓰레기예요.
When practicing trash, when identifying something as 쓰레기, use 쓰레기예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
쓰레기 is the Korean noun for trash; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate. The combination 쓰레기에 대한 질문 (sseuregie daehan jilmun) means question about trash.
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Tutor-led home and daily life study exercise: two sentences with 쓰레기
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
쓰레기를 버려 주세요.
sseuregireul beoryeo juseyo.
Please throw away the trash.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
쓰레기를 분리했어요.
sseuregireul bullihaesseoyo.
I sorted the trash.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Trash" in Korean
What does 쓰레기 mean in Korean?
Trash in Korean is 쓰레기 (sseuregi). 쓰레기 is the Korean noun for trash; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate.
How do I use 쓰레기에 대한 질문?
쓰레기에 대한 질문 (sseuregie daehan jilmun) means question about trash. 쓰레기 is the Korean noun for trash; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate.
Which object particle goes after 쓰레기?
The object form is 쓰레기를 because 쓰레기 ends in a vowel.
How is 쓰레기 pronounced?
쓰레기 (sseuregi) has 3 Hangul syllables. 쓰레기 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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