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TOPIK 2noun

캔

kaen

캔이 · 캔을

can, tin (drink can)

Example

다 마신 캔은 분리수거해 주세요.

Please put empty cans out for recycling.

Word parts

From English 'can'.

Good to know

In apartment recycling areas, cans go in the bin marked 캔류 'cans'. Common combos: 캔 커피 'canned coffee', 캔 맥주 'canned beer'.