English–Korean

“shine” in Korean

Korean

Also비치다 (pichida) · 빛나다 (pinnada)

Pronunciation

Romanizationkwangtaek

Example

거울을 닦으니 광택이 생겼다.keo u reul ta kkeu ni kwang tae gi saeng gyeot tta

When I wiped the mirror, a shine appeared.

Illustration for 광택 (shine)

How to say “shine” in Korean

“Shine” in Korean is 광택 (kwangtaek).

The polished sheen that makes a surface catch and reflect light.

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

Example sentences with 광택

왁스를 바르니 가구의 광택을 오래 유지했다.wak sseu reul pa reu ni ka gu ui kwang tae geul o rae yu ji haet tta

Applying wax kept the furniture shiny for a long time.

Tips for using 광택

  • This word is useful when discussing the result of cleaning or finishing something, rather than the act of cleaning itself.

Other Korean words for “shine”

방 안에 불빛이 비치면 분위기가 달라져.pang a ne pul bi chi pi chi myeon pu nwi gi ga tal la jeo

When light shines into the room, the atmosphere changes.

밤바다의 등대가 빛나요.pam ba da ui teung dae ga pin na yo

The lighthouse by the night sea shines.

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