Korean · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Gray" in Korean: 회색
회색hoesaek
Gray in Korean is 회색 (hoesaek). 회색 names the color gray; 색 means color, so this inventory item functions as a color noun.
Gray: starting the exchange
저는 회색을 좋아해요.jeoneun hoesaegeul joahaeyo.
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How to pronounce 회색
Say it
hoesaek
/hwesɛk̚/
회색 is read hoesaek. In 회색 옷, read the full phrase as hoesaek ot.
"Gray" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 회색hoesaek | Gray The inventory form for gray. | The inventory form for gray. |
| 회색 옷hoesaek ot | gray clothing 회색 names the color gray; 색 means color, so this inventory item functions as a color noun. | 회색 names the color gray; 색 means color, so this inventory item functions as a color noun. |
How to use 회색 in real life
- 1Gray: starting the exchange
저는 회색을 좋아해요.
jeoneun hoesaegeul joahaeyo.
I like gray.
회색 names the color gray; 색 means color, so this inventory item functions as a color noun.
- 2Gray: adding useful context
이 가방은 회색이에요.
i gabangeun hoesaegieyo.
This bag is gray.
This sentence places 회색 in a complete exchange.
- 3Gray: a different conversation
회색으로 바꿔 주세요.
hoesaegeuro bakkwo juseyo.
Please change it to gray.
This sentence places 회색 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 회색
Incorrect: 이 가방는 회색이에요.
Correct: 이 가방은 회색이에요.
When practicing gray, 가방 ends in a consonant, so this sentence needs 가방은, not 가방는.
Incorrect: 이 가방은 회색이예요.
Correct: 이 가방은 회색이에요.
When practicing gray, the standard copula spelling after a consonant is 이에요, not 이예요. The complete correction is 이 가방은 회색이에요.
Good to know
회색 names the color gray; 색 means color, so this inventory item functions as a color noun.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Tutor-led time numbers and colors study exercise: two sentences with 회색
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
저는 회색을 좋아해요.
jeoneun hoesaegeul joahaeyo.
I like gray.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
이 가방은 회색이에요.
i gabangeun hoesaegieyo.
This bag is gray.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Gray" in Korean
What does 회색 mean?
Gray in Korean is 회색 (hoesaek). 회색 names the color gray; 색 means color, so this inventory item functions as a color noun.
When should I say 회색 옷?
회색 names the color gray; 색 means color, so this inventory item functions as a color noun.
How does 회색 옷 differ from the basic expression?
회색 옷 means “gray clothing”. 회색 names the color gray; 색 means color, so this inventory item functions as a color noun.
Can I use 회색 in a full sentence?
저는 회색을 좋아해요. means “I like gray.” 회색 names the color gray; 색 means color, so this inventory item functions as a color noun.
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