Korean word

노란색

Pronunciation

Romanizationnoransaek

Meaning

  • nounyellow

Example

그 가방은 노란색이에요.keu ka bang eun no ran sae gi e yo

That bag is yellow.

Illustration for 노란색 (yellow)

More examples

노란색 꽃이 예뻐요.no ran saek kko chi ye ppeo yo

The yellow flower is pretty.

Core concept

The bright yellow color associated with sunlight, ripe bananas, and cheerful objects.

Common phrases

  • 노란색 옷no ran saek ot

    yellow clothes

  • 노란색 꽃no ran saek kkot

    yellow flowers

  • 노란색 신호등no ran saek sin ho deung

    yellow traffic light

Similar words

노랑norang: An everyday spoken name for the bright yellow color of sunlight and egg yolks.

Definition in Korean

노란색은 노랗게 물든 색을 의미하는 명사이다.no ran sae geun no ra ke mul deun sae geul ui mi ha neun myeong sa i da

Word origin

The word 노란색 (noransaek, "yellow") joins the adjective form meaning yellow to the noun meaning color, making a clear name for the color itself.

Usage tips

  • English can use yellow as either an adjective or a noun, while Korean often treats color names as nouns, which helps explain this word's use for the color itself.

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