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소비기한
sobigihan
expiration date
이 제품의 소비기한은 2024년 12월 31일까지입니다.
The expiration date of this product is until December 31, 2024.
Business
formal
The date by which a product should be consumed or used by to ensure safety and quality, often printed on perishable goods.
유통기한과 소비기한은 다릅니다.
The shelf life and expiration date are different.
In Korean, '유통기한' refers to the shelf life (how long a product can be stored), while '소비기한' refers to the expiration date (when the product should be consumed by).
Law
formal
In legal contexts, the period within which a product is guaranteed to be safe for consumption or use.
소비기한이 지난 제품은 판매할 수 없습니다.
You cannot sell products that have passed their expiration date.
Violating expiration dates can lead to legal consequences, especially for food and pharmaceutical products.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Expiration vs. Shelf Life
Remember that '소비기한' (expiration date) is different from '유통기한' (shelf life). The former indicates when the product should be consumed by, while the latter indicates how long it can be stored.
Gold Rule
Legal Implications
Selling or consuming products past their '소비기한' can have legal and health consequences. Always check the expiration date before use.
Word Origin
Derived from '소비' (consumption) + '기한' (deadline/limit).
Usage Notes
Often used in the context of food, medicine, and other perishable goods. Always written in a formal context, such as product labels or legal documents.
Word Breakdown
소비
consumption
root기한
deadline/limit
root한영사전