Korean word

보라색

Pronunciation

Romanizationporasaek

Meaning

  • nounpurple

Example

이 꽃은 보라색이야.i kko cheun po ra sae gi ya

This flower is purple.

Illustration for 보라색 (purple)

More examples

저는 보라색 스웨터를 샀어요.cheo neun po ra saek seu we teo reul sa sseo yo

I bought a purple sweater.

Core concept

A color between blue and red that appears in flowers, clothes, and hair.

Common phrases

  • 보라색 스웨터po ra saek seu we teo

    purple sweater

  • 보라색 구두po ra saek ku du

    purple shoes

Similar words

보라pora: A casual short name for purple used for hair or clothes.
자주색chajusaek: A dark purple shade with a noticeable red tone.
보랏빛poratppit: A purple tinge visible in something's color or glow.
퍼플peopeul: An English-based name for purple often used in fashion and product names.

Definition in Korean

보라색은 보랏빛을 띠는 색으로 꽃이나 옷, 머리색 등에서 쓰이는 색 이름po ra sae geun po rat ppi cheul tti neun sae geu ro kko chi na ot meo ri saek teung e seo sseu i neun saek i reum

Word origin

The name combines 보라 (bora, "purple") and 색 (saek, "color").

Usage tips

  • In casual Korean, 보라 (bora, "purple") can be used as a shorter form, especially when describing clothes or hair.

Opposites

Related words

  • 보라빛깔porabitkkalpurple huenoun

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