재활용하다
To convert waste into reusable material. It involves processing used materials into new products to prevent waste of potentially useful materials.
Examples
3 of 5우리 아파트는 매주 수요일에 쓰레기를 재활용합니다.
Our apartment recycles trash every Wednesday.
자원을 재활용하는 것은 환경 보호의 첫걸음입니다.
Recycling resources is the first step to protecting the environment.
회사는 폐기물을 재활용하여 비용을 절감했습니다.
The company reduced costs by recycling waste.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Jae (again) + Hwal-yong (utilize). Utilizing again.
Quick Quiz
환경을 보호하기 위해 안 쓰는 물건을 ( )합시다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 재활용
Examples
우리 아파트는 매주 수요일에 쓰레기를 재활용합니다.
everydayOur apartment recycles trash every Wednesday.
자원을 재활용하는 것은 환경 보호의 첫걸음입니다.
academicRecycling resources is the first step to protecting the environment.
회사는 폐기물을 재활용하여 비용을 절감했습니다.
businessThe company reduced costs by recycling waste.
재활용할 수 있는 물건을 버리지 마세요.
formalDon't throw away things that can be recycled.
이 병 재활용하는 거야?
informalAre you recycling this bottle?
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
재활용 마크
recycling symbol
적극적으로 재활용하다
to actively recycle
재활용을 실천하다
to practice recycling
Often Confused With
재사용하다 (Reuse) is using an item again as it is, while 재활용하다 (Recycle) involves processing it into something new.
Usage Notes
Essential for IELTS topics about sustainability and waste management.
Common Mistakes
Korean learners often say '리사이클링' (Recycling) in speech, but '재활용' is the standard written term.
Memory Tip
Jae (again) + Hwal-yong (utilize). Utilizing again.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 再活用 (again-active-use).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Korea has a very strict system for recycling and separating trash.
Quick Quiz
환경을 보호하기 위해 안 쓰는 물건을 ( )합시다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 재활용
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식량
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적응
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환경적
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자연
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기후
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