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일회용

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Meaning and Usage

The Korean word '일회용' literally means 'for one-time use' or 'disposable.' It is commonly used to describe products designed to be used once and then discarded, such as cups, bags, or utensils.

Common Contexts

You will often hear '일회용' in environmental discussions, shopping, and food service contexts. For example, '일회용 컵' (disposable cup) or '일회용 비닐봉투' (disposable plastic bag) are frequent collocations.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 일회용 컵: disposable cup, used in cafes or events
  • 일회용 비닐봉투: disposable plastic bag, often discouraged for environmental reasons
  • 일회용 제품: disposable product, general term for single-use items

Register and Politeness

'일회용' is a neutral noun and can be used in both formal and informal contexts without change.

Common Learner Mistake

Learners sometimes confuse '일회용' with '일회성,' which means 'one-time event' or 'temporary.' Remember, '일회용' refers specifically to items intended for single use, not events or actions.

Example Sentences

일회용 컵을 사용하면 편리하지만 환경에 좋지 않아요.

Ilhoeyong keopeul sayonghamyeon pyeonrihajiman hwangyeonge joji anayo.

Using disposable cups is convenient but not good for the environment.

일회용 비닐봉투 대신 장바구니를 가져가세요.

Ilhoeyong binilbongture daesin jangbagunireul gajyeogaseyo.

Instead of disposable plastic bags, please bring a reusable shopping bag.

일회용 제품은 위생적이지만 자주 사용하면 비용이 많이 듭니다.

Ilhoeyong jepumeun wisangjeogijiman jaju sayonghamyeon biyongi mani deumnida.

Disposable products are hygienic, but using them frequently can be costly.