Korean · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Purple" in Korean: 보라색
보라색borasaek
Purple in Korean is 보라색 (borasaek). 보라색 names the color purple; 색 means color, so this inventory item functions as a color noun.
Purple: starting the exchange
저는 보라색을 좋아해요.jeoneun borasaegeul joahaeyo.
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How to pronounce 보라색
Say it
borasaek
/poɾasɛk̚/
보라색 is read borasaek. In 보라색 옷, read the full phrase as borasaek ot.
"Purple" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 보라색borasaek | Purple The inventory form for purple. | The inventory form for purple. |
| 보라색 옷borasaek ot | purple clothing 보라색 names the color purple; 색 means color, so this inventory item functions as a color noun. | 보라색 names the color purple; 색 means color, so this inventory item functions as a color noun. |
How to use 보라색 in real life
- 1Purple: starting the exchange
저는 보라색을 좋아해요.
jeoneun borasaegeul joahaeyo.
I like purple.
보라색 names the color purple; 색 means color, so this inventory item functions as a color noun.
- 2Purple: adding useful context
이 가방은 보라색이에요.
i gabangeun borasaegieyo.
This bag is purple.
This sentence places 보라색 in a complete exchange.
- 3Purple: a different conversation
보라색으로 바꿔 주세요.
borasaegeuro bakkwo juseyo.
Please change it to purple.
This sentence places 보라색 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 보라색
Incorrect: 이 가방는 보라색이에요.
Correct: 이 가방은 보라색이에요.
When practicing purple, 가방 ends in a consonant, so this sentence needs 가방은, not 가방는.
Incorrect: 이 가방은 보라색이예요.
Correct: 이 가방은 보라색이에요.
When practicing purple, the standard copula spelling after a consonant is 이에요, not 이예요. The complete correction is 이 가방은 보라색이에요.
Good to know
보라색 names the color purple; 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 보라색
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 보라색을 좋아해요.
jeoneun borasaegeul joahaeyo.
I like purple.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
이 가방은 보라색이에요.
i gabangeun borasaegieyo.
This bag is purple.
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 "Purple" in Korean
What does 보라색 mean?
Purple in Korean is 보라색 (borasaek). 보라색 names the color purple; 색 means color, so this inventory item functions as a color noun.
When should I say 보라색 옷?
보라색 names the color purple; 색 means color, so this inventory item functions as a color noun.
How does 보라색 옷 differ from the basic expression?
보라색 옷 means “purple clothing”. 보라색 names the color purple; 색 means color, so this inventory item functions as a color noun.
Can I use 보라색 in a full sentence?
저는 보라색을 좋아해요. means “I like purple.” 보라색 names the color purple; 색 means color, so this inventory item functions as a color noun.
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