When to use trash can in Korean

When to use it

A trash can is a container where you put things you want to throw away. In Korean, 휴지통 often means a small bin you use at home, in a classroom, or in a bathroom. You can use this word when talking about throwing away trash or looking for a bin.

Example sentences

1. 집 거실에 휴지통이 있어요.

   There is a trash can in the living room.

2. 쓰레기를 휴지통에 버리세요.

   Please throw the trash in the trash can.

3. 교실 뒤에 큰 휴지통이 있어요.

   There is a big trash can at the back of the classroom.

4. 공원에서 휴지통을 찾았어요.

   I found a trash can in the park.

5. 엄마, 휴지통이 어디에 있어요?

   Mom, where is the trash can?

6. 호텔 방에 작은 휴지통이 있었어요.

   There was a small trash can in the hotel room.