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How to Say Recycling in Korean: Essential EPS-TOPIK Word Quiz

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How do Koreans say "Recycling" in factories?

재활용([jae-hwal-yong/recycling]) means using materials again after processing. It is a core EPS-TOPIK environmental management word.

Q2. What is the difference between 재활용 and 재활용품?

재활용([jae-hwal-yong/recycling]) is the process. 재활용품([jae-hwal-yong-pum/recyclables]) are the materials that can be recycled.

Q3. Why is 재활용함 important?

재활용함([jae-hwal-yong-ham/recycling bin]) is the place to put recyclable materials. Correct separation helps the environment and follows company rules.

EPS TOPIK Learn More: How to Say "Recycling" in Korean - 재활용([jae-hwal-yong/recycling])

What does "재활용([jae-hwal-yong/recycling])" mean?

재활용([jae-hwal-yong/recycling]) means "recycling". It is the process of using materials again after processing.

Casual: 재활용이야 (jae-hwal-yong-i-ya)
Polite: 재활용이에요 (jae-hwal-yong-i-e-yo)
Formal: 재활용입니다 (jae-hwal-yong-im-ni-da)

Grammar Breakdown

재활용([jae-hwal-yong/recycling]) = recycling process
재활용품([jae-hwal-yong-pum/recyclables]) = recyclables
재활용함([jae-hwal-yong-ham/recycling bin]) = recycling bin
재활용처리([jae-hwal-yong-cheo-ri/recycling treatment]) = recycling treatment
재활용공정([jae-hwal-yong-gong-jeong/recycling process]) = complete recycling process

When to Use It (EPS-TOPIK Style)

1. Asking about process: “오늘 재활용 있어요?”
2. Materials: “재활용품 어디에 넣어요?”
3. Container: “재활용함 어디에 있어요?”

Real-Life Examples - A-B-A-B Dialogue (EPS-TOPIK)

A: 오늘 재활용 있어요? A: o-neul jae-hwal-yong i-sseo-yo?

A: Is there recycling today?

B: 네, 오후에 해요. B: ne, o-hu-e hae-yo.

B: Yes, we do it in the afternoon.

A: 분리해서 넣으세요. A: bun-ri-hae-seo neo-eu-se-yo.

A: Please separate and put them in.

B: 알겠습니다. B: al-get-seum-ni-da.

B: Understood. - 재활용([jae-hwal-yong/recycling])

A: 재활용품 어디에 넣어요? A: jae-hwal-yong-pum eo-di-e neo-eo-yo?

A: Where do we put the recyclables?

B: 초록 통에 넣으세요. B: cho-rok tong-e neo-eu-se-yo.

B: Please put them in the green bin.

A: 알겠습니다. A: al-get-seum-ni-da.

A: Understood.

B: 감사합니다. B: gam-sa-ham-ni-da.

B: Thank you. - 재활용품([jae-hwal-yong-pum/recyclables])

A: 재활용함 어디에 있어요? A: jae-hwal-yong-ham eo-di-e i-sseo-yo?

A: Where is the recycling bin?

B: 입구 옆에 있어요. B: ip-gu yeop-e i-sseo-yo.

B: It is next to the entrance.

A: 알겠습니다. A: al-get-seum-ni-da.

A: Understood.

B: 네. B: ne.

B: Yes. - 재활용함([jae-hwal-yong-ham/recycling bin])

A: 재활용처리 했어요? A: jae-hwal-yong-cheo-ri hae-sseo-yo?

A: Did you do the recycling treatment?

B: 네, 했어요. B: ne, hae-sseo-yo.

B: Yes, I did.

A: 분리 잘 하세요. A: bun-ri jal ha-se-yo.

A: Please separate carefully.

B: 알겠습니다. B: al-get-seum-ni-da.

B: Understood. - 재활용처리([jae-hwal-yong-cheo-ri/recycling treatment])

Similar Expressions (EPS-TOPIK)

• 재활용([jae-hwal-yong/recycling]) recycling
• 재활용품([jae-hwal-yong-pum/recyclables]) recyclables
• 재활용함([jae-hwal-yong-ham/recycling bin]) recycling bin
• 재활용처리([jae-hwal-yong-cheo-ri/recycling treatment]) recycling treatment
• 재활용공정([jae-hwal-yong-gong-jeong/recycling process]) recycling process

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