Korean word

녹색

Pronunciation

Romanizationnokssaek

Meaning

  • noungreen

Example

이 꽃은 녹색이에요.i kko cheun nok ssae gi e yo

This flower is green.

Illustration for 녹색 (green)

More examples

저는 매일 녹색 채소를 먹어요.cheo neun mae il nok ssaek chae so reul meo geo yo

I eat green vegetables every day.

Core concept

A plant-like green that is easy to picture in leaves or grass.

Common phrases

  • 녹색 채소nok ssaek chae so

    green vegetables

  • 녹색 잔디nok ssaek chan di

    green lawn

  • 녹색 잎사귀nok ssaek ip ssa gwi

    green leaves

Similar words

초록chorok: An everyday word for green across shades from fresh leaves to dark forest.
초록색chorokssaek: A color name used to identify green on objects, clothing, or paint.
연두색yeondusaek: A pale, bright green shade with a gentle yellow tint.

Definition in Korean

녹색은 식물의 잎이나 풀과 같이 초록빛을 띠는 색을 가리키는 말이다.nok ssae geun sing mu rui i pi na pul gwa ka chi cho rok ppi cheul tti neun sae geul ka ri ki neun ma ri da

Word origin

The word combines the word part 녹 (nok, "green") with 색 (ssaek, "color"), creating a direct name for green.

Usage tips

  • 녹색 (nokssaek, "green") is useful to recognize in formal writing and environmental terms.

Opposites

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