Color in Korean 🇰🇷

색 info.

Tips to Remember:
• Picture a bright splash of color and associate it with the crisp sound “saek” – imagine shouting “Wow, look at that saek!” to link the word with vibrant hues.
• Notice that 색 sounds sharp and short, much like the quick flash of color you see in everyday life.

Explanations:
• 색 (saek) means “color” in Korean. It’s commonly used to refer to hues seen in objects or light.
• The word is often used interchangeably with 색깔 (saekkkal), though 색 is more concise.

Other Words with the Same Meaning:
• 색깔 (saekkkal) – also means “color” and is a more extended form of the word.
• 빛깔 (bitkkal) – can also refer to color or hue, often emphasizing the quality of color.

Alternate Meanings:
• In compound expressions, 색 can be used metaphorically. For instance, in 이색 (isaek), it implies “unusual” or “unique,” highlighting something distinct or atypical.
• While not a standalone slang term, 색 appears in phrases that convey style or allure. For example, saying someone “뭔가 색을 내다” can imply they’re exuding a confident or attractive vibe.

Example Sentences:
• The colors in this painting are beautiful.
– 그림에 사용된 색이 정말 아름답다.
– Geurim-e sayongdoen saek-i jeongmal areumdawda.

• This restaurant offers an unusual cuisine.
– 이 가게는 이색적인 음식을 소개한다.
– I gage-neun isaekjeogin eumsig-eul sogae handa.

• The dress she wore has a vivid color.
– 그녀가 입은 드레스는 선명한 색깔이다.
– Geunyeoga ip-eun deureseuneun seonmyeonghan saekkkal ida.

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