How to say trash can in Korean

Meaning

쓰레기통 means a trash can or bin. You use it when talking about the place where you put paper, food wrappers, or other garbage. At school, you may see one in the classroom, hallway, or cafeteria.

Example sentences

1. 교실에 쓰레기통이 있어요.

   There's a trash can in the classroom.

2. 급식실 옆에 큰 쓰레기통이 있어요.

   There’s a big trash can next to the cafeteria.

3. 집 책상 밑에 작은 쓰레기통을 놓았어요.

   I put a small trash can under my desk at home.

4. 공원에서 빈 병을 쓰레기통에 넣었어요.

   I put the empty bottle in the trash can at the park.

5. 역에 쓰레기통이 없어서 컵을 들고 갔어요.

   There was no trash can at the station, so I carried the cup with me.