TOPIK · Level 129
15 words
Korean word
금
Pronunciation
Romanizationkeum
Meaning
- noungold
Example
저는 금을 좋아해.cheo neun keu meul cho a hae
I like gold.
More examples
그는 금을 많이 가지고 있어요.keu neun keu meul ma ni ka ji go i sseo yo
He has a lot of gold.
Core concept
A valuable yellow metal that can be worked into decorative objects and jewelry.
Common phrases
현금 인출기hyeon geum in chul gi
cash machine
금 메달keum me dal
gold medal
금 색keum saek
gold color
Similar words
돈ton: Financial value used to buy things, pay bills, or save for later.
Definition in Korean
금은 빛이 노랗고 단단한 귀금속으로 장신구나 장식품에 쓰이는 물질keu meun pi chi no ra ko tan dan han kwi geum so geu ro chang sin gu na chang sik pu me sseu i neun mul jjil
Word origin
The word entered Korean through the Sino-Korean reading of a character used across East Asia for metal and gold.
Usage tips
- In everyday Korean, this word usually names the precious material, while ordinary money is normally expressed with a different word.