Colors in Korean

In this free lesson you'll learn the Korean words for common colors. You’ll be surprised how often you use color words to describe things on a daily basis, especially if you enjoy shopping! You can start new conversations too by talking about your favorite color.

Here are some common colors in Korean to get you started!

Orange - 주황색 - juhwangsaek
Yellow - 노란색 - noransaek
Blue - 파란색 - paransaek
Red - 빨간색 - bbalgansaek
Green - 초록색 - choroksaek
Black - 검정색 - geomjeongsaek
Brown - 갈색 - galsaek
Pink - 분홍색 - bunhongsaek
Purple - 보라색 - borasaek
White - 흰색 - heuinsaek

After this lesson you’ll be a master of the colors in Korean!

Pronouncing the colors in Korean

That's it for today's lesson.

Here are a few recommended Korean lessons to try next!

Counting in Korean is pretty straight forward! Let's start with numbers 1 between 20.
How do you describe yourself in Korean? It's easy with this lesson!
What about describing other people in Korean? Check this Korean lesson out.

Anyoung hee gaseyo!

Sujung Lee
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