English–Korean

“jewel” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationposeok

Example

어머니께 보석을 선물했어요.eo meo ni kke po seo geul seon mul hae sseo yo

I gave my mother a jewel.

Illustration for 보석 (jewel)

How to say “jewel” in Korean

“Jewel” in Korean is 보석 (poseok).

A precious, durable stone valued for its beauty, or an ornament made from such a stone.

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

Example sentences with 보석

보석이 반짝여서 눈에 띄었어요.po seo gi pan jja gyeo seo nu ne tti eo sseo yo

The jewel caught my eye because it was sparkling.

Tips for using 보석

  • In shopping contexts, words meaning natural, synthetic, and imitation often accompany this noun, helping learners understand whether a seller is discussing authenticity.

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