Korean word

검정색

Pronunciation

Romanizationkeomjeongsaek

Meaning

  • nounblack

Example

저는 검정색을 좋아해요.cheo neun keom jeong sae geul cho a hae yo

I like black.

Illustration for 검정색 (black)

More examples

영화 포스터는 검정색 바탕이 많아요.yeong hwa po seu teo neun keom jeong saek pa tang i ma na yo

Movie posters often have a black background.

Core concept

A color that seems deepest because it absorbs nearly all visible light.

Common phrases

  • 검정색 코트keom jeong saek ko teu

    black coat

  • 검정색 바지keom jeong saek pa ji

    black pants

  • 검정색 신발keom jeong saek sin bal

    black shoes

Similar words

검정keomjeong: A brief common noun for black in conversation and written displays.
검은색keomeunsaek: A formal color name used to describe black objects and clothing.
블랙peullaek: An English loanword for black found in product names and relaxed expressions.
까만색kkamansaek: A casual term for a black shade that looks especially deep.

Definition in Korean

빛을 흡수해 가장 어둡게 보이는 색pi cheul heup ssu hae ka jang eo dup kke po i neun saek

Word origin

The word combines 검정 (geomjeong, "black") with 색 (saek, "color"), so its parts clearly identify it as a color name.

Usage tips

  • Korean uses this form naturally for color choices and product descriptions, where it can function on its own.

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