B1 verb Neutral

재활용하다

[t͡ɕɛhwajjoŋhada]

To convert waste into reusable material. It involves processing used materials into new products to prevent waste of potentially useful materials.

Examples

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우리 아파트는 매주 수요일에 쓰레기를 재활용합니다.

Our apartment recycles trash every Wednesday.

2

자원을 재활용하는 것은 환경 보호의 첫걸음입니다.

Recycling resources is the first step to protecting the environment.

3

회사는 폐기물을 재활용하여 비용을 절감했습니다.

The company reduced costs by recycling waste.

Word Family

Noun
재활용
Verb
재활용하다
Adjective
재활용 가능한
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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

1

우리 아파트는 매주 수요일에 쓰레기를 재활용합니다.

everyday

Our apartment recycles trash every Wednesday.

2

자원을 재활용하는 것은 환경 보호의 첫걸음입니다.

academic

Recycling resources is the first step to protecting the environment.

3

회사는 폐기물을 재활용하여 비용을 절감했습니다.

business

The company reduced costs by recycling waste.

4

재활용할 수 있는 물건을 버리지 마세요.

formal

Don't throw away things that can be recycled.

5

이 병 재활용하는 거야?

informal

Are you recycling this bottle?

Word Family

Noun
재활용
Verb
재활용하다
Adjective
재활용 가능한

Common Collocations

쓰레기를 재활용하다 to recycle trash
자원을 재활용하다 to recycle resources
재활용 센터 recycling center
분리 재활용 separation and recycling
재활용 가능 recyclable

Common Phrases

재활용 마크

recycling symbol

적극적으로 재활용하다

to actively recycle

재활용을 실천하다

to practice recycling

Often Confused With

재활용하다 vs 재사용하다

재사용하다 (Reuse) is using an item again as it is, while 재활용하다 (Recycle) involves processing it into something new.

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Usage Notes

Essential for IELTS topics about sustainability and waste management.

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Common Mistakes

Korean learners often say '리사이클링' (Recycling) in speech, but '재활용' is the standard written term.

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Memory Tip

Jae (again) + Hwal-yong (utilize). Utilizing again.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 再活用 (again-active-use).

Grammar Patterns

-을/를 재활용하다 재활용하기 쉽다
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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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