Korean word

빨갛다

Pronunciation

Romanizationppalgata

Meaning

  • adjectivered

Example

저 꽃이 빨갛다.cheo kko chi ppal ga ta

That flower is red.

Illustration for 빨갛다 (red)

More examples

아이의 입술이 빨갛다.a i ui ip ssu ri ppal ga ta

The child's lips are red.

Core concept

A clear, strong red that stands out at a glance.

Common phrases

  • 사과가 빨갛다sa gwa ga ppal ga ta

    red apple

  • 입술이 빨갛다ip ssu ri ppal ga ta

    red lips

  • 신호등이 빨갛다sin ho deung i ppal ga ta

    red traffic light

Similar words

새빨갛다saeppalgata: Describes an extremely bright red with its strong color emphasized.
붉다puktta: Describes a softened, slightly tinted red with a calm, deep tone.

Definition in Korean

무엇의 색이 붉고 그 색이 뚜렷하게 보이는 상태를 뜻하는 형용사.mu eo sui sae gi pul kko keu sae gi ttu ryeo ta ge po i neun sang tae reul tteu ta neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

No reliable evidence shows how this Korean color word was formed, so its deeper origin is uncertain.

Usage tips

  • English red covers many shades, but this word often suggests a vivid red that is easy to notice.

Other meanings

  • bright redadjective

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