Korean word

파란색

Pronunciation

Romanizationparansaek

Meaning

  • nounblue

Example

저는 파란색을 좋아해요.cheo neun pa ran sae geul cho a hae yo

I like blue.

Illustration for 파란색 (blue)

More examples

벽을 파란색으로 칠했어요.pyeo geul pa ran sae geu ro chil hae sseo yo

I painted the wall blue.

Core concept

A bright, clear blue like the open sky or a calm sea.

Common phrases

  • 파란색 옷pa ran saek ot

    blue clothes

  • 파란색 물감pa ran saek mul gam

    blue paint

Similar words

파랑parang: Blue considered simply as a color or shade.
하늘색haneulsaek: A soft, pale blue like the daytime sky.
푸른색pureunsaek: A serene blue shade found in nature, especially in skies and water.

Definition in Korean

하늘이나 바다처럼 보이는 비교적 밝고 선명한 푸른 빛의 색을 가리키는 명사.ha neu ri na pa da cheo reom po i neun pi gyo jeok pal kko seon myeong han pu reun pi chui sae geul ka ri ki neun myeong sa

Word origin

파란색 (paransaek, "blue") combines 파란 (paran, "blue") with 색 (saek, "color"), so its parts point directly to the color blue.

Usage tips

  • 파란색 (paransaek, "blue") is the noun for the color, while 파란 (paran, "blue") comes before a noun such as a blue shirt.

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