English–Korean

“green” in Korean

Korean

Also녹색 (nokssaek) · 초록 (chorok)

Pronunciation

Romanizationchorokssaek

Example

저는 초록색을 좋아해요.cheo neun cho rok ssae geul cho a hae yo

I like green.

Illustration for 초록색 (green)

How to say “green” in Korean

“Green” in Korean is 초록색 (chorokssaek).

The natural green color of growing plants.

Full entry for 초록색: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 초록색

봄에는 공원이 초록색으로 가득하다.po me neun kong wo ni cho rok ssae geu ro ka deu ka da

In spring, the park is filled with greenery.

Tips for using 초록색

  • The English word green can describe an inexperienced person, but this Korean color word does not carry that extra meaning.

Other Korean words for “green”

이 꽃은 녹색이에요.i kko cheun nok ssae gi e yo

This flower is green.

이 잔은 초록이에요.i cha neun cho ro gi e yo

This cup is green.

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