Korean word

까맣다

Pronunciation

Romanizationkkamata

Meaning

  • adjectiveblack

Example

머리가 까맣다.meo ri ga kka ma ta

His hair is black.

Illustration for 까맣다 (black)

More examples

아이의 손이 잼 때문에 까맣다.a i ui so ni chaem ttae mu ne kka ma ta

The child's hand is black from jam.

Core concept

A surface so dark that it reflects almost no light and looks deeply black.

Common phrases

  • 옷이 까맣다o si kka ma ta

    black

  • 벽이 까맣다pyeo gi kka ma ta

    black

Similar words

검다keomtta: An object or surface is black in color.
새까맣다saekkamata: An object or surface has an especially intense, vivid black color.
시커멓다sikeomeota: An object has a dark, solid black color.

Definition in Korean

빛을 거의 반사하지 않고 눈에 짙게 들어오는 검은색을 나타내는 형용사로, 사람이나 사물의 색이 매우 검을 때 쓰임.pi cheul keo ui pan sa ha ji an ko nu ne chit kke teu reo o neun keo meun sae geul na ta nae neun hyeong yong sa ro sa ra mi na sa mu rui sae gi mae u keo meul ttae sseu im

Word origin

The exact origin of this Korean color word is uncertain.

Usage tips

  • English speakers can remember that a Korean adjective can end a sentence directly, so this word can describe hair or another object without an English-style linking verb.

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