Korean word

검은색

Pronunciation

Romanizationkeomeunsaek

Meaning

  • nounblack

Example

저는 검은색 셔츠를 자주 입어요.cheo neun keo meun saek syeo cheu reul cha ju i beo yo

I often wear black shirts.

Illustration for 검은색 (black)

More examples

가방이 검은색이라 때가 잘 안 보여요.ka bang i keo meun sae gi ra ttae ga chal an po yeo yo

The dirt does not show easily because the bag is black.

Core concept

A color that absorbs much light and therefore looks dark.

Common phrases

  • 검은색 드레스keo meun saek teu re seu

    black dress

  • 검은색 모자keo meun saek mo ja

    black hat

  • 검은색 신발keo meun saek sin bal

    black shoes

Similar words

검정색keomjeongsaek: A standard color name for black, often used when choosing or describing an item.
까만색kkamansaek: A familiar everyday word for the black color of clothes, bags, toys, and other things.

Definition in Korean

검은색은 색의 이름으로, 빛을 많이 흡수해 어두워 보이는 색을 이른다.keo meun sae geun sae gui i reu meu ro pi cheul ma ni heup ssu hae eo du wo po i neun sae geul i reun da

Word origin

The noun combines 검은 (geomeun, "black") with 색 (saek, "color") to mean black color.

Usage tips

  • When describing an object, Korean often puts 검은 (geomeun, "black") before its noun instead of using the full color name, a useful pattern for short descriptions.

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